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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.09, 1,260.10 and 262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.09, 1,260.10 and 262.96 is: 394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.09 : 1,260.10 = 262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.09/1,260.10 = 262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.09x = 1,260.10 × 262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.09x = 331,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,355.90/840.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.43

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