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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.64, 1,160.48 and 653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.64, 1,160.48 and 653.76 is: 902.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.64 : 1,160.48 = 653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.64/1,160.48 = 653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.64x = 1,160.48 × 653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.64x = 758,675.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,675.40/840.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.50

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