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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.56, 1,256.40 and 729.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.56, 1,256.40 and 729.99 is: 1,091.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.56 : 1,256.40 = 729.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.56/1,256.40 = 729.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.56x = 1,256.40 × 729.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.56x = 917,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,159.44/840.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.14

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