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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.34, 1,259.80 and 401.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.34, 1,259.80 and 401.35 is: 601.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.34 : 1,259.80 = 401.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.34/1,259.80 = 401.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.34x = 1,259.80 × 401.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.34x = 505,620.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,620.73/840.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.69

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