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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.41, 1,260.74 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.41, 1,260.74 and 292.74 is: 439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.41 : 1,260.74 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.41/1,260.74 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.41x = 1,260.74 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.41x = 369,069.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,069.03/840.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.16

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