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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.06, 1,259.99 and 531.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.06, 1,259.99 and 531.65 is: 797.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.06 : 1,259.99 = 531.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.06/1,259.99 = 531.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.06x = 1,259.99 × 531.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.06x = 669,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,871.03/840.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.41

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