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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.72, 1,261.17 and 292.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.72, 1,261.17 and 292.95 is: 439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.72 : 1,261.17 = 292.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.72/1,261.17 = 292.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.72x = 1,261.17 × 292.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.72x = 369,459.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,459.75/840.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.46

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