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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.14, 1,260.64 and 635.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.14, 1,260.64 and 635.96 is: 954.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.14 : 1,260.64 = 635.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.14/1,260.64 = 635.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.14x = 1,260.64 × 635.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.14x = 801,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,716.61/840.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.27

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