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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.63, 1,160.06 and 491.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.63, 1,160.06 and 491.31 is: 678.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.63 : 1,160.06 = 491.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.63/1,160.06 = 491.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.63x = 1,160.06 × 491.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.63x = 569,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,949.08/840.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.01

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