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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.32, 1,260.77 and 429.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.32, 1,260.77 and 429.35 is: 644.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.32 : 1,260.77 = 429.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.32/1,260.77 = 429.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.32x = 1,260.77 × 429.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.32x = 541,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,312.96/840.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.17

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