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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.87, 1,159.77 and 592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.87, 1,159.77 and 592.26 is: 816.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.87 : 1,159.77 = 592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.87/1,159.77 = 592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.87x = 1,159.77 × 592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.87x = 686,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,885.38/840.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.87

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