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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.90, 1,160.28 and 491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.90, 1,160.28 and 491.52 is: 678.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.90 : 1,160.28 = 491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.90/1,160.28 = 491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.90x = 1,160.28 × 491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.90x = 570,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,300.83/840.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.20

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