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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.88, 1,160.41 and 472.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.88, 1,160.41 and 472.88 is: 652.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.88 : 1,160.41 = 472.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.88/1,160.41 = 472.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.88x = 1,160.41 × 472.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.88x = 548,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,728.88/840.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.57

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