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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.30, 1,159.76 and 525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.30, 1,159.76 and 525.70 is: 725.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.30 : 1,159.76 = 525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.30/1,159.76 = 525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.30x = 1,159.76 × 525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.30x = 609,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,685.83/840.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.56

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