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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.09, 1,260.27 and 292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.09, 1,260.27 and 292.35 is: 438.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.09 : 1,260.27 = 292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.09/1,260.27 = 292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.09x = 1,260.27 × 292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.09x = 368,439.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,439.93/840.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.57

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