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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.89, 1,159.93 and 546.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.89, 1,159.93 and 546.35 is: 753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.89 : 1,159.93 = 546.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.89/1,159.93 = 546.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.89x = 1,159.93 × 546.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.89x = 633,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,723.49/840.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.64

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