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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.44, 1,259.86 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.44, 1,259.86 and 377.96 is: 566.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.44 : 1,259.86 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.44/1,259.86 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.44x = 1,259.86 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.44x = 476,176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,176.69/840.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.58

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