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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.51, 1,261.95 and 429.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.51, 1,261.95 and 429.94 is: 645.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.51 : 1,261.95 = 429.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.51/1,261.95 = 429.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.51x = 1,261.95 × 429.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.51x = 542,562.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,562.75/840.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.52

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