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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.70, 1,160.08 and 486.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.70, 1,160.08 and 486.63 is: 671.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.70 : 1,160.08 = 486.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.70/1,160.08 = 486.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.70x = 1,160.08 × 486.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.70x = 564,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,529.73/840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.50

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