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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.77, 1,160.23 and 467.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.77, 1,160.23 and 467.77 is: 645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.77 : 1,160.23 = 467.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.77/1,160.23 = 467.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.77x = 1,160.23 × 467.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.77x = 542,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,713.82/840.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.50

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