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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.72, 1,260.72 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.72, 1,260.72 and 263.46 is: 395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.72 : 1,260.72 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.72/1,260.72 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.72x = 1,260.72 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.72x = 332,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,149.29/840.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.08

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