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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.64, 1,259.84 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.64, 1,259.84 and 475.20 is: 712.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.64 : 1,259.84 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.64/1,259.84 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.64x = 1,259.84 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.64x = 598,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,675.97/840.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.17

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