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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.76, 1,160.21 and 467.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.76, 1,160.21 and 467.73 is: 645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.76 : 1,160.21 = 467.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.76/1,160.21 = 467.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.76x = 1,160.21 × 467.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.76x = 542,666.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,666.19/840.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.45

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