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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.96, 1,160.64 and 531.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.96, 1,160.64 and 531.36 is: 733.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.96 : 1,160.64 = 531.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.96/1,160.64 = 531.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.96x = 1,160.64 × 531.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.96x = 616,717.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,717.67/840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.35

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