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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.14, 1,158.99 and 653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.14, 1,158.99 and 653.30 is: 901.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.14 : 1,158.99 = 653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.14/1,158.99 = 653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.14x = 1,158.99 × 653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.14x = 757,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,168.17/840.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.24

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