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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.45, 1,260.68 and 407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.45, 1,260.68 and 407.50 is: 611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.45 : 1,260.68 = 407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.45/1,260.68 = 407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.45x = 1,260.68 × 407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.45x = 513,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,727.10/840.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.25

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