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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.22, 1,258.68 and 550.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.22, 1,258.68 and 550.78 is: 825.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.22 : 1,258.68 = 550.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.22/1,258.68 = 550.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.22x = 1,258.68 × 550.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.22x = 693,255.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,255.77/840.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.09

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