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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.81, 1,160.46 and 509.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.81, 1,160.46 and 509.34 is: 702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.81 : 1,160.46 = 509.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.81/1,160.46 = 509.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.81x = 1,160.46 × 509.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.81x = 591,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,068.70/840.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.98

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