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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.33, 1,159.43 and 490.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.33, 1,159.43 and 490.82 is: 677.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.33 : 1,159.43 = 490.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.33/1,159.43 = 490.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.33x = 1,159.43 × 490.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.33x = 569,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,063.18/840.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.19

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