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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.16, 1,259.20 and 475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.16, 1,259.20 and 475.32 is: 712.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.16 : 1,259.20 = 475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.16/1,259.20 = 475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.16x = 1,259.20 × 475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.16x = 598,522.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,522.94/840.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.39

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