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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.77, 1,260.57 and 353.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.77, 1,260.57 and 353.42 is: 529.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.77 : 1,260.57 = 353.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.77/1,260.57 = 353.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.77x = 1,260.57 × 353.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.77x = 445,510.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,510.65/840.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.88

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