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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.36, 1,159.07 and 591.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.36, 1,159.07 and 591.42 is: 815.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.36 : 1,159.07 = 591.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.36/1,159.07 = 591.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.36x = 1,159.07 × 591.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.36x = 685,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,497.18/840.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.72

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