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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.72, 1,261.05 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.72, 1,261.05 and 292.90 is: 439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.72 : 1,261.05 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.72/1,261.05 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.72x = 1,261.05 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.72x = 369,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,361.55/840.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.34

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