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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.52, 1,158.84 and 619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.52, 1,158.84 and 619.08 is: 853.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.52 : 1,158.84 = 619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.52/1,158.84 = 619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.52x = 1,158.84 × 619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.52x = 717,414.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,414.67/840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.54

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