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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.56, 1,160.16 and 491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.56, 1,160.16 and 491.32 is: 678.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.56 : 1,160.16 = 491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.56/1,160.16 = 491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.56x = 1,160.16 × 491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.56x = 570,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,009.81/840.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.13

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