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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.17, 1,158.20 and 591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.17, 1,158.20 and 591.40 is: 815.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.17 : 1,158.20 = 591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.17/1,158.20 = 591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.17x = 1,158.20 × 591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.17x = 684,960.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,960.19/840.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.26

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