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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.12, 1,258.08 and 595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.12, 1,258.08 and 595.50 is: 891.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.12 : 1,258.08 = 595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.12/1,258.08 = 595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.12x = 1,258.08 × 595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.12x = 749,186.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,186.64/840.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.76

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