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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.80, 1,160.13 and 509.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.80, 1,160.13 and 509.16 is: 702.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.80 : 1,160.13 = 509.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.80/1,160.13 = 509.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.80x = 1,160.13 × 509.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.80x = 590,691.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,691.79/840.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.54

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