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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.26, 1,259.40 and 475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.26, 1,259.40 and 475.40 is: 712.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.26 : 1,259.40 = 475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.26/1,259.40 = 475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.26x = 1,259.40 × 475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.26x = 598,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,718.76/840.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.54

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