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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.40, 1,260.61 and 292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.40, 1,260.61 and 292.59 is: 438.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.40 : 1,260.61 = 292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.40/1,260.61 = 292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.40x = 1,260.61 × 292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.40x = 368,841.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,841.88/840.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.89

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