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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.38, 1,155.80 and 674.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.38, 1,155.80 and 674.33 is: 927.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.38 : 1,155.80 = 674.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.38/1,155.80 = 674.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.38x = 1,155.80 × 674.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.38x = 779,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,386.52/840.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.43

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