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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.64, 1,159.50 and 579.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.64, 1,159.50 and 579.28 is: 799.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.64 : 1,159.50 = 579.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.64/1,159.50 = 579.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.64x = 1,159.50 × 579.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.64x = 671,675.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,675.16/840.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.00

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