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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.78, 1,257.90 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.78, 1,257.90 and 565.56 is: 846.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.78 : 1,257.90 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.78/1,257.90 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.78x = 1,257.90 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.78x = 711,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,417.92/840.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.14

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