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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.92, 1,160.24 and 491.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.92, 1,160.24 and 491.42 is: 678.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.92 : 1,160.24 = 491.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.92/1,160.24 = 491.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.92x = 1,160.24 × 491.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.92x = 570,165.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,165.14/840.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.03

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