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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.68, 1,260.56 and 611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.68, 1,260.56 and 611.04 is: 916.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.68 : 1,260.56 = 611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.68/1,260.56 = 611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.68x = 1,260.56 × 611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.68x = 770,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,249.53/840.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.23

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