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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.16, 1,261.32 and 567.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.16, 1,261.32 and 567.46 is: 851.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.16 : 1,261.32 = 567.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.16/1,261.32 = 567.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.16x = 1,261.32 × 567.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.16x = 715,748.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,748.65/840.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.92

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