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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.72, 1,259.40 and 657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.72, 1,259.40 and 657.20 is: 984.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.72 : 1,259.40 = 657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.72/1,259.40 = 657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.72x = 1,259.40 × 657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.72x = 827,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,677.68/840.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.49

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