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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.23, 1,260.39 and 292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.23, 1,260.39 and 292.46 is: 438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.23 : 1,260.39 = 292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.23/1,260.39 = 292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.23x = 1,260.39 × 292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.23x = 368,609.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,609.78/840.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.70

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