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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.65, 1,261.40 and 636.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.65, 1,261.40 and 636.47 is: 955.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.65 : 1,261.40 = 636.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.65/1,261.40 = 636.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.65x = 1,261.40 × 636.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.65x = 802,833.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,833.77/840.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.02

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