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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.24, 1,258.98 and 686.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.24, 1,258.98 and 686.24 is: 1,028.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.24 : 1,258.98 = 686.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.24/1,258.98 = 686.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.24x = 1,258.98 × 686.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.24x = 863,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,958.29/840.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.23

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