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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.71, 1,261.47 and 563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.71, 1,261.47 and 563.24 is: 845.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.71 : 1,261.47 = 563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.71/1,261.47 = 563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.71x = 1,261.47 × 563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.71x = 710,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,504.06/840.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.13

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