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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.43, 1,159.54 and 508.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.43, 1,159.54 and 508.94 is: 702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.43 : 1,159.54 = 508.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.43/1,159.54 = 508.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.43x = 1,159.54 × 508.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.43x = 590,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,136.29/840.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.18

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