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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.96, 1,260.20 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.96, 1,260.20 and 320.20 is: 480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.96 : 1,260.20 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.96/1,260.20 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.96x = 1,260.20 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.96x = 403,516.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,516.04/839.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.40

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