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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.56, 1,160.46 and 607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.56, 1,160.46 and 607.28 is: 838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.56 : 1,160.46 = 607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.56/1,160.46 = 607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.56x = 1,160.46 × 607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.56x = 704,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,724.15/840.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.40

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