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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.86, 1,260.65 and 402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.86, 1,260.65 and 402.09 is: 602.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.86 : 1,260.65 = 402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.86/1,260.65 = 402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.86x = 1,260.65 × 402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.86x = 506,894.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,894.76/840.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.83

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