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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.58, 1,260.16 and 401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.58, 1,260.16 and 401.58 is: 602.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.58 : 1,260.16 = 401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.58/1,260.16 = 401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.58x = 1,260.16 × 401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.58x = 506,054.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,054.05/840.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.03

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