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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.24, 1,158.39 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.24, 1,158.39 and 560.52 is: 772.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.24 : 1,158.39 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.24/1,158.39 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.24x = 1,158.39 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.24x = 649,300.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,300.76/840.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.76

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