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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.76, 1,160.24 and 491.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.76, 1,160.24 and 491.38 is: 678.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.76 : 1,160.24 = 491.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.76/1,160.24 = 491.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.76x = 1,160.24 × 491.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.76x = 570,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,118.73/840.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.10

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