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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.04, 1,158.51 and 524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.04, 1,158.51 and 524.68 is: 723.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.04 : 1,158.51 = 524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.04/1,158.51 = 524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.04x = 1,158.51 × 524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.04x = 607,847.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,847.03/840.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.59

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