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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.28, 1,159.48 and 529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.28, 1,159.48 and 529.96 is: 731.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.28 : 1,159.48 = 529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.28/1,159.48 = 529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.28x = 1,159.48 × 529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.28x = 614,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,478.02/840.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.28

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