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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.48, 1,259.66 and 597.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.48, 1,259.66 and 597.06 is: 894.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.48 : 1,259.66 = 597.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.48/1,259.66 = 597.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.48x = 1,259.66 × 597.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.48x = 752,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,092.60/840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.84

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