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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.69, 1,259.94 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.69, 1,259.94 and 353.16 is: 529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.69 : 1,259.94 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.69/1,259.94 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.69x = 1,259.94 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.69x = 444,960.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,960.41/840.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.28

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