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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.84, 1,261.52 and 320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.84, 1,261.52 and 320.82 is: 481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.84 : 1,261.52 = 320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.84/1,261.52 = 320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.84x = 1,261.52 × 320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.84x = 404,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,720.85/840.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.33

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