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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.23, 1,259.92 and 377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.23, 1,259.92 and 377.62 is: 566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.23 : 1,259.92 = 377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.23/1,259.92 = 377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.23x = 1,259.92 × 377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.23x = 475,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,764.38/840.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.23

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