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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.58, 1,261.14 and 378.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.58, 1,261.14 and 378.41 is: 567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.58 : 1,261.14 = 378.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.58/1,261.14 = 378.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.58x = 1,261.14 × 378.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.58x = 477,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,220.26/840.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.73

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