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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.11, 1,259.79 and 254.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.11, 1,259.79 and 254.89 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.11 : 1,259.79 = 254.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.11/1,259.79 = 254.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.11x = 1,259.79 × 254.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.11x = 321,107.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,107.87/840.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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