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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.32, 1,259.84 and 580.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.32, 1,259.84 and 580.48 is: 870.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.32 : 1,259.84 = 580.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.32/1,259.84 = 580.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.32x = 1,259.84 × 580.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.32x = 731,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,311.92/840.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.28

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