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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.17, 1,158.15 and 590.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.17, 1,158.15 and 590.81 is: 814.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.17 : 1,158.15 = 590.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.17/1,158.15 = 590.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.17x = 1,158.15 × 590.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.17x = 684,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,246.60/840.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.41

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