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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.28, 1,159.82 and 545.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.28, 1,159.82 and 545.53 is: 752.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.28 : 1,159.82 = 545.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.28/1,159.82 = 545.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.28x = 1,159.82 × 545.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.28x = 632,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,716.60/840.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.98

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