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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.48, 1,160.58 and 592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.48, 1,160.58 and 592.35 is: 817.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.48 : 1,160.58 = 592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.48/1,160.58 = 592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.48x = 1,160.58 × 592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.48x = 687,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,469.56/840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.95

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