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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.93, 1,160.30 and 592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.93, 1,160.30 and 592.20 is: 817.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.93 : 1,160.30 = 592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.93/1,160.30 = 592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.93x = 1,160.30 × 592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.93x = 687,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,126.70/840.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.10

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