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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.69, 1,160.08 and 526.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.69, 1,160.08 and 526.09 is: 725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.69 : 1,160.08 = 526.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.69/1,160.08 = 526.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.69x = 1,160.08 × 526.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.69x = 610,306.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,306.49/840.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.96

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