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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.24, 1,159.38 and 508.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.24, 1,159.38 and 508.55 is: 701.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.24 : 1,159.38 = 508.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.24/1,159.38 = 508.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.24x = 1,159.38 × 508.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.24x = 589,596.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,596.90/840.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.70

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