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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.60, 1,159.99 and 486.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.60, 1,159.99 and 486.47 is: 671.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.60 : 1,159.99 = 486.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.60/1,159.99 = 486.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.60x = 1,159.99 × 486.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.60x = 564,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,302.02/840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.31

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