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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.85, 1,160.34 and 467.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.85, 1,160.34 and 467.81 is: 645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.85 : 1,160.34 = 467.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.85/1,160.34 = 467.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.85x = 1,160.34 × 467.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.85x = 542,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,821.56/840.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.56

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