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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.10, 1,258.80 and 551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.10, 1,258.80 and 551.20 is: 825.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.10 : 1,258.80 = 551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.10/1,258.80 = 551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.10x = 1,258.80 × 551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.10x = 693,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,850.56/840.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.91

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