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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.05, 1,159.25 and 529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.05, 1,159.25 and 529.25 is: 730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.05 : 1,159.25 = 529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.05/1,159.25 = 529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.05x = 1,159.25 × 529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.05x = 613,530.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,530.42/840.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.35

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