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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.74, 1,160.24 and 462.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.74, 1,160.24 and 462.65 is: 638.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.74 : 1,160.24 = 462.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.74/1,160.24 = 462.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.74x = 1,160.24 × 462.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.74x = 536,785.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,785.04/840.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.47

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