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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.11, 1,259.89 and 292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.11, 1,259.89 and 292.17 is: 438.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.11 : 1,259.89 = 292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.11/1,259.89 = 292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.11x = 1,259.89 × 292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.11x = 368,102.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,102.06/840.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.16

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