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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.17, 1,159.57 and 525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.17, 1,159.57 and 525.56 is: 725.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.17 : 1,159.57 = 525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.17/1,159.57 = 525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.17x = 1,159.57 × 525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.17x = 609,425.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,425.30/840.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.36

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