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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.78, 1,160.28 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.78, 1,160.28 and 546.84 is: 754.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.78 : 1,160.28 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.78/1,160.28 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.78x = 1,160.28 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.78x = 634,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,487.52/840.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.64

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