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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.17, 1,259.75 and 292.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.17, 1,259.75 and 292.21 is: 438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.17 : 1,259.75 = 292.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.17/1,259.75 = 292.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.17x = 1,259.75 × 292.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.17x = 368,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,109.13/840.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.14

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