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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.28, 1,257.18 and 565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.28, 1,257.18 and 565.06 is: 845.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.28 : 1,257.18 = 565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.28/1,257.18 = 565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.28x = 1,257.18 × 565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.28x = 710,382.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,382.13/840.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.41

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