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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.30, 1,261.26 and 702.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.30, 1,261.26 and 702.36 is: 1,054.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.30 : 1,261.26 = 702.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.30/1,261.26 = 702.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.30x = 1,261.26 × 702.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.30x = 885,858.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,858.57/840.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.22

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