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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.76, 1,260.81 and 401.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.76, 1,260.81 and 401.89 is: 602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.76 : 1,260.81 = 401.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.76/1,260.81 = 401.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.76x = 1,260.81 × 401.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.76x = 506,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,706.04/840.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.68

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