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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.75, 1,160.24 and 491.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.75, 1,160.24 and 491.37 is: 678.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.75 : 1,160.24 = 491.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.75/1,160.24 = 491.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.75x = 1,160.24 × 491.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.75x = 570,107.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,107.13/840.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.09

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