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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.52, 1,159.90 and 486.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.52, 1,159.90 and 486.50 is: 671.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.52 : 1,159.90 = 486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.52/1,159.90 = 486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.52x = 1,159.90 × 486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.52x = 564,291.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,291.35/840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.36

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