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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.38, 1,159.13 and 508.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.38, 1,159.13 and 508.23 is: 701.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.38 : 1,159.13 = 508.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.38/1,159.13 = 508.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.38x = 1,159.13 × 508.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.38x = 589,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,105.91/840.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.00

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