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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840, 1,259.36 and 454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840, 1,259.36 and 454.72 is: 681.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840 : 1,259.36 = 454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840/1,259.36 = 454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840x = 1,259.36 × 454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840x = 572,656.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,656.18/840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.73

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