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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.04, 1,159.41 and 525.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.04, 1,159.41 and 525.45 is: 725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.04 : 1,159.41 = 525.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.04/1,159.41 = 525.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.04x = 1,159.41 × 525.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.04x = 609,211.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,211.98/840.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.22

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