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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.14, 1,159.97 and 525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.14, 1,159.97 and 525.54 is: 725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.14 : 1,159.97 = 525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.14/1,159.97 = 525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.14x = 1,159.97 × 525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.14x = 609,610.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,610.63/840.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.61

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