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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.16, 1,260.68 and 401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.16, 1,260.68 and 401.90 is: 603.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.16 : 1,260.68 = 401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.16/1,260.68 = 401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.16x = 1,260.68 × 401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.16x = 506,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,668.43/840.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.06

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