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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.59, 1,259.48 and 292.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.59, 1,259.48 and 292.47 is: 438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.59 : 1,259.48 = 292.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.59/1,259.48 = 292.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.59x = 1,259.48 × 292.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.59x = 368,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,360.85/840.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.22

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