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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.46, 1,260.78 and 407.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.46, 1,260.78 and 407.74 is: 611.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.46 : 1,260.78 = 407.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.46/1,260.78 = 407.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.46x = 1,260.78 × 407.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.46x = 514,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,070.44/840.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.65

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