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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.78, 1,262.79 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.78, 1,262.79 and 476.28 is: 715.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.78 : 1,262.79 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.78/1,262.79 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.78x = 1,262.79 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.78x = 601,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,441.62/840.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.34

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