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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.25, 1,158.92 and 578.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.25, 1,158.92 and 578.35 is: 797.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.25 : 1,158.92 = 578.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.25/1,158.92 = 578.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.25x = 1,158.92 × 578.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.25x = 670,255.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,255.59/840.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.69

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