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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.02, 1,259.75 and 292.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.02, 1,259.75 and 292.37 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.02 : 1,259.75 = 292.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.02/1,259.75 = 292.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.02x = 1,259.75 × 292.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.02x = 368,307.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,307.54/840.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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