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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.58, 1,160.06 and 486.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.58, 1,160.06 and 486.62 is: 671.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.58 : 1,160.06 = 486.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.58/1,160.06 = 486.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.58x = 1,160.06 × 486.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.58x = 564,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,503.81/840.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.57

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