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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.70, 1,159.98 and 708.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.70, 1,159.98 and 708.43 is: 977.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.70 : 1,159.98 = 708.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.70/1,159.98 = 708.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.70x = 1,159.98 × 708.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.70x = 821,764.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,764.63/840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.48

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