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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.54, 1,261.08 and 511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.54, 1,261.08 and 511.55 is: 767.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.54 : 1,261.08 = 511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.54/1,261.08 = 511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.54x = 1,261.08 × 511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.54x = 645,105.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,105.47/840.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.49

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