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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.32, 1,258.40 and 595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.32, 1,258.40 and 595.84 is: 892.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.32 : 1,258.40 = 595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.32/1,258.40 = 595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.32x = 1,258.40 × 595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.32x = 749,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,805.06/840.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.29

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