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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.34, 1,158.99 and 525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.34, 1,158.99 and 525.32 is: 724.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.34 : 1,158.99 = 525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.34/1,158.99 = 525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.34x = 1,158.99 × 525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.34x = 608,834.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,834.83/840.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.51

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