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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.20, 1,257 and 552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.20, 1,257 and 552.20 is: 826.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.20 : 1,257 = 552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.20/1,257 = 552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.20x = 1,257 × 552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.20x = 694,115.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,115.40/840.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.13

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