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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.14, 1,260.22 and 292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.14, 1,260.22 and 292.33 is: 438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.14 : 1,260.22 = 292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.14/1,260.22 = 292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.14x = 1,260.22 × 292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.14x = 368,398.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,398.65/840.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.50

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