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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.24, 1,158.84 and 644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.24, 1,158.84 and 644.22 is: 888.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.24 : 1,158.84 = 644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.24/1,158.84 = 644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.24x = 1,158.84 × 644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.24x = 746,547.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,547.90/840.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.49

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