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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.86, 1,159.80 and 526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.86, 1,159.80 and 526.28 is: 725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.86 : 1,159.80 = 526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.86/1,159.80 = 526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.86x = 1,159.80 × 526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.86x = 610,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,379.54/840.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.90

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