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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.21, 1,259.65 and 320.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.21, 1,259.65 and 320.11 is: 479.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.21 : 1,259.65 = 320.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.21/1,259.65 = 320.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.21x = 1,259.65 × 320.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.21x = 403,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,226.56/840.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.91

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