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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.30, 1,258.74 and 492.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.30, 1,258.74 and 492.63 is: 737.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.30 : 1,258.74 = 492.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.30/1,258.74 = 492.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.30x = 1,258.74 × 492.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.30x = 620,093.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,093.09/840.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.94

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