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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.57, 1,159.95 and 526.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.57, 1,159.95 and 526.02 is: 725.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.57 : 1,159.95 = 526.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.57/1,159.95 = 526.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.57x = 1,159.95 × 526.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.57x = 610,156.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,156.90/840.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.88

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