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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.78, 1,260.97 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.78, 1,260.97 and 320.84 is: 481.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.78 : 1,260.97 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.78/1,260.97 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.78x = 1,260.97 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.78x = 404,569.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,569.61/840.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.18

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