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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.58, 1,260.88 and 553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.58, 1,260.88 and 553.84 is: 830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.58 : 1,260.88 = 553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.58/1,260.88 = 553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.58x = 1,260.88 × 553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.58x = 698,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,325.78/840.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.77

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