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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.31, 1,259.52 and 634.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.31, 1,259.52 and 634.21 is: 950.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.31 : 1,259.52 = 634.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.31/1,259.52 = 634.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.31x = 1,259.52 × 634.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.31x = 798,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,796.26/840.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.60

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