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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.50, 1,260.56 and 320.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.50, 1,260.56 and 320.55 is: 480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.50 : 1,260.56 = 320.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.50/1,260.56 = 320.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.50x = 1,260.56 × 320.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.50x = 404,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,070.91/840.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.75

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