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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.48, 1,159.95 and 491.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.48, 1,159.95 and 491.16 is: 677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.48 : 1,159.95 = 491.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.48/1,159.95 = 491.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.48x = 1,159.95 × 491.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.48x = 569,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,721.04/840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.85

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