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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.70, 1,259.40 and 551.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.70, 1,259.40 and 551.26 is: 825.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.70 : 1,259.40 = 551.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.70/1,259.40 = 551.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.70x = 1,259.40 × 551.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.70x = 694,256.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,256.84/840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.81

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