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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.99, 1,159.75 and 525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.99, 1,159.75 and 525.72 is: 725.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.99 : 1,159.75 = 525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.99/1,159.75 = 525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.99x = 1,159.75 × 525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.99x = 609,703.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,703.77/839.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.85

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