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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.24, 1,158.57 and 715.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.24, 1,158.57 and 715.68 is: 986.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.24 : 1,158.57 = 715.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.24/1,158.57 = 715.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.24x = 1,158.57 × 715.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.24x = 829,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,165.38/840.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.82

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