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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.84, 1,260.96 and 285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.84, 1,260.96 and 285.46 is: 428.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.84 : 1,260.96 = 285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.84/1,260.96 = 285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.84x = 1,260.96 × 285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.84x = 359,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,953.64/840.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.09

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