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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.33, 1,159.25 and 490.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.33, 1,159.25 and 490.95 is: 677.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.33 : 1,159.25 = 490.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.33/1,159.25 = 490.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.33x = 1,159.25 × 490.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.33x = 569,131.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,131.33/840.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.27

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