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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.70, 1,261.40 and 424.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.70, 1,261.40 and 424.01 is: 636.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.70 : 1,261.40 = 424.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.70/1,261.40 = 424.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.70x = 1,261.40 × 424.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.70x = 534,846.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,846.21/840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.19

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