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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.78, 1,160.36 and 592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.78, 1,160.36 and 592.70 is: 817.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.78 : 1,160.36 = 592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.78/1,160.36 = 592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.78x = 1,160.36 × 592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.78x = 687,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,745.37/840.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.98

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