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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.63, 1,159.86 and 509.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.63, 1,159.86 and 509.07 is: 702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.63 : 1,159.86 = 509.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.63/1,159.86 = 509.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.63x = 1,159.86 × 509.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.63x = 590,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,449.93/840.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.39

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