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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.22, 1,260.93 and 475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.22, 1,260.93 and 475.72 is: 713.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.22 : 1,260.93 = 475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.22/1,260.93 = 475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.22x = 1,260.93 × 475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.22x = 599,849.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,849.62/840.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.92

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