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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.89, 1,160.75 and 491.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.89, 1,160.75 and 491.69 is: 678.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.89 : 1,160.75 = 491.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.89/1,160.75 = 491.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.89x = 1,160.75 × 491.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.89x = 570,726.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,726.71/840.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.72

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