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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.48, 1,261.26 and 475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.48, 1,261.26 and 475.44 is: 713.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.48 : 1,261.26 = 475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.48/1,261.26 = 475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.48x = 1,261.26 × 475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.48x = 599,653.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,653.45/840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.47

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