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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.35, 1,260.12 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.35, 1,260.12 and 377.84 is: 566.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.35 : 1,260.12 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.35/1,260.12 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.35x = 1,260.12 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.35x = 476,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,123.74/840.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.58

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