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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.08, 1,257.54 and 514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.08, 1,257.54 and 514.40 is: 770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.08 : 1,257.54 = 514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.08/1,257.54 = 514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.08x = 1,257.54 × 514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.08x = 646,878.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,878.58/840.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.02

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