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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.27, 1,259.55 and 292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.27, 1,259.55 and 292.01 is: 437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.27 : 1,259.55 = 292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.27/1,259.55 = 292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.27x = 1,259.55 × 292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.27x = 367,794.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,794.90/840.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.71

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