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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.08, 1,156.79 and 692.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.08, 1,156.79 and 692.46 is: 953.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.08 : 1,156.79 = 692.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.08/1,156.79 = 692.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.08x = 1,156.79 × 692.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.08x = 801,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,027.34/840.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.52

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