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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.25, 1,260.51 and 731.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.25, 1,260.51 and 731.26 is: 1,097.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.25 : 1,260.51 = 731.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.25/1,260.51 = 731.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.25x = 1,260.51 × 731.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.25x = 921,760.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,760.54/840.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.01

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