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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.80, 1,160.36 and 509.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.80, 1,160.36 and 509.28 is: 702.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.80 : 1,160.36 = 509.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.80/1,160.36 = 509.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.80x = 1,160.36 × 509.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.80x = 590,948.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,948.14/840.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.84

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