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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.24, 1,259.88 and 515.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.24, 1,259.88 and 515.76 is: 773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.24 : 1,259.88 = 515.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.24/1,259.88 = 515.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.24x = 1,259.88 × 515.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.24x = 649,795.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,795.71/840.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.35

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