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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.68, 1,159.96 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.68, 1,159.96 and 530 is: 731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.68 : 1,159.96 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.68/1,159.96 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.68x = 1,159.96 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.68x = 614,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,778.80/840.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.29

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