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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.69, 1,261.03 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.69, 1,261.03 and 327.69 is: 491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.69 : 1,261.03 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.69/1,261.03 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.69x = 1,261.03 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.69x = 413,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,226.92/840.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.53

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