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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.12, 1,259.82 and 516.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.12, 1,259.82 and 516.12 is: 773.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.12 : 1,259.82 = 516.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.12/1,259.82 = 516.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.12x = 1,259.82 × 516.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.12x = 650,218.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,218.30/840.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.96

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