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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.48, 1,259.84 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.48, 1,259.84 and 292.48 is: 438.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.48 : 1,259.84 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.48/1,259.84 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.48x = 1,259.84 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.48x = 368,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,478.00/840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.41

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