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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.80, 1,260.93 and 732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.80, 1,260.93 and 732.80 is: 1,098.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.80 : 1,260.93 = 732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.80/1,260.93 = 732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.80x = 1,260.93 × 732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.80x = 924,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,009.50/840.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.96

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