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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.88, 1,160.52 and 509.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.88, 1,160.52 and 509.31 is: 702.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.88 : 1,160.52 = 509.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.88/1,160.52 = 509.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.88x = 1,160.52 × 509.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.88x = 591,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,064.44/840.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.91

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