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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.59, 1,261.50 and 430.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.59, 1,261.50 and 430.07 is: 645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.59 : 1,261.50 = 430.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.59/1,261.50 = 430.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.59x = 1,261.50 × 430.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.59x = 542,533.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,533.31/840.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.42

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