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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.94, 1,160.64 and 491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.94, 1,160.64 and 491.56 is: 678.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.94 : 1,160.64 = 491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.94/1,160.64 = 491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.94x = 1,160.64 × 491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.94x = 570,521.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,521.30/840.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.43

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