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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.72, 1,261.98 and 711.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.72, 1,261.98 and 711.45 is: 1,067.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.72 : 1,261.98 = 711.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.72/1,261.98 = 711.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.72x = 1,261.98 × 711.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.72x = 897,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,835.67/840.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.94

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