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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.38, 1,260.78 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.38, 1,260.78 and 292.56 is: 438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.38 : 1,260.78 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.38/1,260.78 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.38x = 1,260.78 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.38x = 368,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,856.71/840.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.92

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