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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.62, 1,159.44 and 578.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.62, 1,159.44 and 578.72 is: 798.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.62 : 1,159.44 = 578.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.62/1,159.44 = 578.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.62x = 1,159.44 × 578.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.62x = 670,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,991.12/840.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.21

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