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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.25, 1,260.05 and 493.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.25, 1,260.05 and 493.67 is: 740.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.25 : 1,260.05 = 493.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.25/1,260.05 = 493.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.25x = 1,260.05 × 493.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.25x = 622,046.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,046.42/840.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.31

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