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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.08, 1,259.30 and 401.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.08, 1,259.30 and 401.21 is: 601.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.08 : 1,259.30 = 401.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.08/1,259.30 = 401.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.08x = 1,259.30 × 401.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.08x = 505,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,247.90/840.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.43

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