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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.44, 1,259.78 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.44, 1,259.78 and 377.82 is: 566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.44 : 1,259.78 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.44/1,259.78 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.44x = 1,259.78 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.44x = 475,970.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,970.08/840.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.33

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