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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.78, 1,262.51 and 694.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.78, 1,262.51 and 694.21 is: 1,042.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.78 : 1,262.51 = 694.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.78/1,262.51 = 694.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.78x = 1,262.51 × 694.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.78x = 876,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,440.44/840.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.41

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