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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.76, 1,260.73 and 353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.76, 1,260.73 and 353.54 is: 530.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.76 : 1,260.73 = 353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.76/1,260.73 = 353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.76x = 1,260.73 × 353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.76x = 445,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,718.48/840.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.14

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