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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.16, 1,159.94 and 653.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.16, 1,159.94 and 653.32 is: 901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.16 : 1,159.94 = 653.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.16/1,159.94 = 653.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.16x = 1,159.94 × 653.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.16x = 757,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,812.00/840.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.99

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