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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.33, 1,159.48 and 508.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.33, 1,159.48 and 508.78 is: 702.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.33 : 1,159.48 = 508.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.33/1,159.48 = 508.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.33x = 1,159.48 × 508.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.33x = 589,920.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,920.23/840.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.01

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