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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.42, 1,260.49 and 401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.42, 1,260.49 and 401.94 is: 602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.42 : 1,260.49 = 401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.42/1,260.49 = 401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.42x = 1,260.49 × 401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.42x = 506,641.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,641.35/840.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.84

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