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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.95, 1,160.55 and 467.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.95, 1,160.55 and 467.93 is: 645.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.95 : 1,160.55 = 467.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.95/1,160.55 = 467.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.95x = 1,160.55 × 467.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.95x = 543,059.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,059.06/840.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.77

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