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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.86, 1,160.36 and 467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.86, 1,160.36 and 467.82 is: 645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.86 : 1,160.36 = 467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.86/1,160.36 = 467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.86x = 1,160.36 × 467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.86x = 542,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,837.28/840.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.58

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