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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.58, 1,261.44 and 292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.58, 1,261.44 and 292.76 is: 439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.58 : 1,261.44 = 292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.58/1,261.44 = 292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.58x = 1,261.44 × 292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.58x = 369,299.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,299.17/840.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.34

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