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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840, 1,258.59 and 532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840, 1,258.59 and 532.20 is: 797.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840 : 1,258.59 = 532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840/1,258.59 = 532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840x = 1,258.59 × 532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840x = 669,821.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,821.60/840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.41

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