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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.77, 1,159.04 and 525.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.77, 1,159.04 and 525.22 is: 724.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.77 : 1,159.04 = 525.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.77/1,159.04 = 525.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.77x = 1,159.04 × 525.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.77x = 608,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,749.40/839.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.90

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