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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.63, 1,259.91 and 378.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.63, 1,259.91 and 378.41 is: 567.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.63 : 1,259.91 = 378.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.63/1,259.91 = 378.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.63x = 1,259.91 × 378.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.63x = 476,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,756.24/840.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.14

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