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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.37, 1,259.49 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.37, 1,259.49 and 377.66 is: 566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.37 : 1,259.49 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.37/1,259.49 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.37x = 1,259.49 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.37x = 475,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,652.70/840.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.00

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