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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.20, 1,260.30 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.20, 1,260.30 and 624.20 is: 936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.20 : 1,260.30 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.20/1,260.30 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.20x = 1,260.30 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.20x = 786,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,679.26/840.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.30

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