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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.25, 1,159.55 and 472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.25, 1,159.55 and 472.25 is: 651.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.25 : 1,159.55 = 472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.25/1,159.55 = 472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.25x = 1,159.55 × 472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.25x = 547,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,597.49/840.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.71

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