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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.75, 1,262.29 and 430.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.75, 1,262.29 and 430.17 is: 645.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.75 : 1,262.29 = 430.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.75/1,262.29 = 430.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.75x = 1,262.29 × 430.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.75x = 542,999.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,999.29/840.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.85

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