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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.28, 1,259.40 and 607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.28, 1,259.40 and 607.92 is: 911.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.28 : 1,259.40 = 607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.28/1,259.40 = 607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.28x = 1,259.40 × 607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.28x = 765,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,614.45/840.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.14

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