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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.50, 1,161.07 and 673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.50, 1,161.07 and 673.56 is: 930.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.50 : 1,161.07 = 673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.50/1,161.07 = 673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.50x = 1,161.07 × 673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.50x = 782,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,044.50/840.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.46

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