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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.67, 1,160.12 and 462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.67, 1,160.12 and 462.56 is: 638.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.67 : 1,160.12 = 462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.67/1,160.12 = 462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.67x = 1,160.12 × 462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.67x = 536,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,625.11/840.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.33

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