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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.51, 1,159.84 and 486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.51, 1,159.84 and 486.44 is: 671.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.51 : 1,159.84 = 486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.51/1,159.84 = 486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.51x = 1,159.84 × 486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.51x = 564,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,188.29/840.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.24

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