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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.29, 1,259.51 and 567.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.29, 1,259.51 and 567.83 is: 851.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.29 : 1,259.51 = 567.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.29/1,259.51 = 567.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.29x = 1,259.51 × 567.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.29x = 715,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,178.43/840.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.11

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