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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.79, 1,160.25 and 486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.79, 1,160.25 and 486.66 is: 671.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.79 : 1,160.25 = 486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.79/1,160.25 = 486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.79x = 1,160.25 × 486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.79x = 564,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,644.83/840.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.56

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