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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.64, 1,261.12 and 455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.64, 1,261.12 and 455.68 is: 683.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.64 : 1,261.12 = 455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.64/1,261.12 = 455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.64x = 1,261.12 × 455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.64x = 574,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,667.16/840.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.61

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