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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.89, 1,159.44 and 575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.89, 1,159.44 and 575.46 is: 793.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.89 : 1,159.44 = 575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.89/1,159.44 = 575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.89x = 1,159.44 × 575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.89x = 667,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,209.18/840.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.46

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