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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.36, 1,259.46 and 474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.36, 1,259.46 and 474.60 is: 711.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.36 : 1,259.46 = 474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.36/1,259.46 = 474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.36x = 1,259.46 × 474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.36x = 597,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,739.72/840.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.29

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