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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.01, 1,158.96 and 545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.01, 1,158.96 and 545.04 is: 751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.01 : 1,158.96 = 545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.01/1,158.96 = 545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.01x = 1,158.96 × 545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.01x = 631,679.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,679.56/840.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.99

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