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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.61, 1,261.21 and 590.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.61, 1,261.21 and 590.71 is: 886.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.61 : 1,261.21 = 590.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.61/1,261.21 = 590.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.61x = 1,261.21 × 590.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.61x = 745,009.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,009.36/840.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.27

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