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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.57, 1,160.39 and 525.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.57, 1,160.39 and 525.98 is: 726.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.57 : 1,160.39 = 525.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.57/1,160.39 = 525.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.57x = 1,160.39 × 525.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.57x = 610,341.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,341.93/840.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.10

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