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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.48, 1,260.26 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.48, 1,260.26 and 346.76 is: 519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.48 : 1,260.26 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.48/1,260.26 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.48x = 1,260.26 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.48x = 436,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,999.72/840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.94

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