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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.86, 1,160.64 and 509.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.86, 1,160.64 and 509.43 is: 703.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.86 : 1,160.64 = 509.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.86/1,160.64 = 509.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.86x = 1,160.64 × 509.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.86x = 591,264.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,264.84/840.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.17

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