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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.22, 1,259.81 and 401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.22, 1,259.81 and 401.60 is: 602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.22 : 1,259.81 = 401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.22/1,259.81 = 401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.22x = 1,259.81 × 401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.22x = 505,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,942.34/840.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.16

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