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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.93, 1,161.57 and 684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.93, 1,161.57 and 684.60 is: 945.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.93 : 1,161.57 = 684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.93/1,161.57 = 684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.93x = 1,161.57 × 684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.93x = 795,210.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,210.82/840.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.63

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