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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.03, 1,259.98 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.03, 1,259.98 and 262.89 is: 394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.03 : 1,259.98 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.03/1,259.98 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.03x = 1,259.98 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.03x = 331,236.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,236.14/840.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.31

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