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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.06, 1,259.78 and 312.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.06, 1,259.78 and 312.85 is: 469.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.06 : 1,259.78 = 312.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.06/1,259.78 = 312.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.06x = 1,259.78 × 312.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.06x = 394,122.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,122.17/840.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.16

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