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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.02, 1,259.87 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.02, 1,259.87 and 319.84 is: 479.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.02 : 1,259.87 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.02/1,259.87 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.02x = 1,259.87 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.02x = 402,952.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,952.07/840.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.70

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