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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.10, 1,260.60 and 718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.10, 1,260.60 and 718.90 is: 1,078.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.10 : 1,260.60 = 718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.10/1,260.60 = 718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.10x = 1,260.60 × 718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.10x = 906,245.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,245.34/840.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.74

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