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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.28, 1,159.03 and 578.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.28, 1,159.03 and 578.44 is: 797.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.28 : 1,159.03 = 578.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.28/1,159.03 = 578.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.28x = 1,159.03 × 578.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.28x = 670,429.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,429.31/840.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.86

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