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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.83, 1,260.43 and 401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.83, 1,260.43 and 401.96 is: 602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.83 : 1,260.43 = 401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.83/1,260.43 = 401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.83x = 1,260.43 × 401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.83x = 506,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,644.59/840.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.55

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