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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.62, 1,160.07 and 491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.62, 1,160.07 and 491.24 is: 677.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.62 : 1,160.07 = 491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.62/1,160.07 = 491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.62x = 1,160.07 × 491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.62x = 569,872.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,872.79/840.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.92

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