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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.77, 1,261.22 and 255.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.77, 1,261.22 and 255.82 is: 383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.77 : 1,261.22 = 255.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.77/1,261.22 = 255.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.77x = 1,261.22 × 255.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.77x = 322,640.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,640.87/840.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.75

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