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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.16, 1,258.18 and 693.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.16, 1,258.18 and 693.01 is: 1,037.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.16 : 1,258.18 = 693.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.16/1,258.18 = 693.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.16x = 1,258.18 × 693.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.16x = 871,931.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,931.32/840.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.82

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