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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.12, 1,158.79 and 507.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.12, 1,158.79 and 507.97 is: 700.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.12 : 1,158.79 = 507.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.12/1,158.79 = 507.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.12x = 1,158.79 × 507.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.12x = 588,630.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,630.56/840.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.65

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