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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.03, 1,159.28 and 525.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.03, 1,159.28 and 525.30 is: 724.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.03 : 1,159.28 = 525.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.03/1,159.28 = 525.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.03x = 1,159.28 × 525.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.03x = 608,967.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,967.16/840.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.94

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