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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.84, 1,160.90 and 542.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.84, 1,160.90 and 542.62 is: 749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.84 : 1,160.90 = 542.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.84/1,160.90 = 542.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.84x = 1,160.90 × 542.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.84x = 629,927.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,927.56/840.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.16

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