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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.72, 1,261.12 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.72, 1,261.12 and 475.80 is: 713.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.72 : 1,261.12 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.72/1,261.12 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.72x = 1,261.12 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.72x = 600,040.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,040.90/840.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.72

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