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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.70, 1,160.36 and 546.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.70, 1,160.36 and 546.13 is: 753.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.70 : 1,160.36 = 546.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.70/1,160.36 = 546.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.70x = 1,160.36 × 546.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.70x = 633,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,707.41/840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.79

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