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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.03, 1,260.56 and 531.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.03, 1,260.56 and 531.45 is: 797.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.03 : 1,260.56 = 531.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.03/1,260.56 = 531.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.03x = 1,260.56 × 531.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.03x = 669,924.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,924.61/840.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.50

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