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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.70, 1,160.73 and 619.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.70, 1,160.73 and 619.90 is: 855.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.70 : 1,160.73 = 619.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.70/1,160.73 = 619.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.70x = 1,160.73 × 619.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.70x = 719,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,536.53/840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.88

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