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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.34, 1,260.60 and 517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.34, 1,260.60 and 517.96 is: 777.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.34 : 1,260.60 = 517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.34/1,260.60 = 517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.34x = 1,260.60 × 517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.34x = 652,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,940.38/840.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.00

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