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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.28, 1,258.26 and 710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.28, 1,258.26 and 710.68 is: 1,064.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.28 : 1,258.26 = 710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.28/1,258.26 = 710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.28x = 1,258.26 × 710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.28x = 894,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,220.22/840.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.19

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