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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.86, 1,160.39 and 467.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.86, 1,160.39 and 467.85 is: 645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.86 : 1,160.39 = 467.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.86/1,160.39 = 467.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.86x = 1,160.39 × 467.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.86x = 542,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,888.75/840.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.64

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