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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.44, 1,159.71 and 486.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.44, 1,159.71 and 486.34 is: 671.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.44 : 1,159.71 = 486.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.44/1,159.71 = 486.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.44x = 1,159.71 × 486.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.44x = 564,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,013.36/840.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.09

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