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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.05, 1,260.77 and 609.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.05, 1,260.77 and 609.05 is: 914.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.05 : 1,260.77 = 609.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.05/1,260.77 = 609.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.05x = 1,260.77 × 609.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.05x = 767,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,872.08/840.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.07

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