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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.84, 1,261.89 and 599.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.84, 1,261.89 and 599.10 is: 899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.84 : 1,261.89 = 599.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.84/1,261.89 = 599.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.84x = 1,261.89 × 599.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.84x = 755,998.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,998.30/840.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.10

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