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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.38, 1,257.43 and 510.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.38, 1,257.43 and 510.14 is: 763.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.38 : 1,257.43 = 510.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.38/1,257.43 = 510.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.38x = 1,257.43 × 510.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.38x = 641,465.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,465.34/840.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.30

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