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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.12, 1,158.22 and 708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.12, 1,158.22 and 708.90 is: 977.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.12 : 1,158.22 = 708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.12/1,158.22 = 708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.12x = 1,158.22 × 708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.12x = 821,056.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,056.37/840.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.31

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