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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.56, 1,260.12 and 292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.56, 1,260.12 and 292.38 is: 438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.56 : 1,260.12 = 292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.56/1,260.12 = 292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.56x = 1,260.12 × 292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.56x = 368,433.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,433.89/840.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.32

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