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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.51, 1,258.40 and 428.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.51, 1,258.40 and 428.76 is: 641.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.51 : 1,258.40 = 428.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.51/1,258.40 = 428.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.51x = 1,258.40 × 428.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.51x = 539,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,552.66/840.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.93

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