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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.39, 1,159.87 and 605.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.39, 1,159.87 and 605.12 is: 835.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.39 : 1,159.87 = 605.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.39/1,159.87 = 605.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.39x = 1,159.87 × 605.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.39x = 701,851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,851.71/840.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.15

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