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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.02, 1,259.82 and 407.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.02, 1,259.82 and 407.07 is: 610.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.02 : 1,259.82 = 407.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.02/1,259.82 = 407.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.02x = 1,259.82 × 407.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.02x = 512,834.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,834.93/840.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.51

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