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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.78, 1,261.17 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.78, 1,261.17 and 475.56 is: 713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.78 : 1,261.17 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.78/1,261.17 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.78x = 1,261.17 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.78x = 599,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,762.01/840.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.34

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