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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.67, 1,260.16 and 292.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.67, 1,260.16 and 292.47 is: 438.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.67 : 1,260.16 = 292.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.67/1,260.16 = 292.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.67x = 1,260.16 × 292.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.67x = 368,559.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,559.00/840.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.41

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