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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.60, 1,261.52 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.60, 1,261.52 and 424.53 is: 637.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.60 : 1,261.52 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.60/1,261.52 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.60x = 1,261.52 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.60x = 535,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,553.09/840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.11

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