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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.80, 1,260.08 and 647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.80, 1,260.08 and 647.52 is: 970.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.80 : 1,260.08 = 647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.80/1,260.08 = 647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.80x = 1,260.08 × 647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.80x = 815,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,927.00/840.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.42

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