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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.38, 1,160.32 and 631.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.38, 1,160.32 and 631.02 is: 871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.38 : 1,160.32 = 631.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.38/1,160.32 = 631.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.38x = 1,160.32 × 631.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.38x = 732,185.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,185.13/840.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.25

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