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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.08, 1,159.36 and 508.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.08, 1,159.36 and 508.56 is: 701.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.08 : 1,159.36 = 508.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.08/1,159.36 = 508.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.08x = 1,159.36 × 508.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.08x = 589,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,604.12/840.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.84

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