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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.18, 1,159.16 and 520.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.18, 1,159.16 and 520.82 is: 718.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.18 : 1,159.16 = 520.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.18/1,159.16 = 520.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.18x = 1,159.16 × 520.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.18x = 603,705.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,705.31/840.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.54

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