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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.48, 1,159.47 and 545.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.48, 1,159.47 and 545.70 is: 752.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.48 : 1,159.47 = 545.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.48/1,159.47 = 545.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.48x = 1,159.47 × 545.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.48x = 632,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,722.78/840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.81

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