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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840, 1,259.37 and 532.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840, 1,259.37 and 532.02 is: 797.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840 : 1,259.37 = 532.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840/1,259.37 = 532.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840x = 1,259.37 × 532.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840x = 670,010.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,010.03/840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.63

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