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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.87, 1,160.10 and 509.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.87, 1,160.10 and 509.22 is: 702.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.87 : 1,160.10 = 509.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.87/1,160.10 = 509.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.87x = 1,160.10 × 509.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.87x = 590,746.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,746.12/840.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.54

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