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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.63, 1,261.10 and 378.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.63, 1,261.10 and 378.42 is: 567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.63 : 1,261.10 = 378.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.63/1,261.10 = 378.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.63x = 1,261.10 × 378.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.63x = 477,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,225.46/840.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.70

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