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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.98, 1,160.51 and 467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.98, 1,160.51 and 467.96 is: 645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.98 : 1,160.51 = 467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.98/1,160.51 = 467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.98x = 1,160.51 × 467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.98x = 543,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,064.12/840.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.75

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