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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.53, 1,159.96 and 525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.53, 1,159.96 and 525.80 is: 725.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.53 : 1,159.96 = 525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.53/1,159.96 = 525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.53x = 1,159.96 × 525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.53x = 609,906.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,906.97/840.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.62

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