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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.09, 1,260.28 and 549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.09, 1,260.28 and 549.40 is: 824.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.09 : 1,260.28 = 549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.09/1,260.28 = 549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.09x = 1,260.28 × 549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.09x = 692,397.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,397.83/840.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.19

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