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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.65, 1,260.19 and 531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.65, 1,260.19 and 531.60 is: 796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.65 : 1,260.19 = 531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.65/1,260.19 = 531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.65x = 1,260.19 × 531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.65x = 669,912.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,912.94/840.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.90

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