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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.47, 1,159.76 and 486.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.47, 1,159.76 and 486.33 is: 671.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.47 : 1,159.76 = 486.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.47/1,159.76 = 486.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.47x = 1,159.76 × 486.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.47x = 564,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,026.08/840.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.08

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