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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.61, 1,260.55 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.61, 1,260.55 and 327.25 is: 490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.61 : 1,260.55 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.61/1,260.55 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.61x = 1,260.55 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.61x = 412,514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,514.99/840.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.73

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