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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.18, 1,260.14 and 429.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.18, 1,260.14 and 429.62 is: 644.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.18 : 1,260.14 = 429.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.18/1,260.14 = 429.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.18x = 1,260.14 × 429.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.18x = 541,381.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,381.35/840.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.36

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