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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.85, 1,259.75 and 353.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.85, 1,259.75 and 353.03 is: 528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.85 : 1,259.75 = 353.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.85/1,259.75 = 353.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.85x = 1,259.75 × 353.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.85x = 444,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,724.13/840.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.90

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