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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.24, 1,259.96 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.24, 1,259.96 and 292.41 is: 438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.24 : 1,259.96 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.24/1,259.96 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.24x = 1,259.96 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.24x = 368,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,423.44/840.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.47

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