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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.60, 1,159.68 and 486.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.60, 1,159.68 and 486.45 is: 671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.60 : 1,159.68 = 486.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.60/1,159.68 = 486.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.60x = 1,159.68 × 486.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.60x = 564,121.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,121.00/840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.10

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