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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.92, 1,160.26 and 526.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.92, 1,160.26 and 526.33 is: 726.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.92 : 1,160.26 = 526.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.92/1,160.26 = 526.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.92x = 1,160.26 × 526.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.92x = 610,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,679.78/840.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.21

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