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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.35, 1,261.04 and 494.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.35, 1,261.04 and 494.36 is: 741.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.35 : 1,261.04 = 494.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.35/1,261.04 = 494.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.35x = 1,261.04 × 494.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.35x = 623,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,412.12/840.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.85

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