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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.69, 1,260.32 and 401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.69, 1,260.32 and 401.70 is: 602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.69 : 1,260.32 = 401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.69/1,260.32 = 401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.69x = 1,260.32 × 401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.69x = 506,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,268.54/840.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.21

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