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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.87, 1,261.98 and 609.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.87, 1,261.98 and 609.87 is: 915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.87 : 1,261.98 = 609.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.87/1,261.98 = 609.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.87x = 1,261.98 × 609.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.87x = 769,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,643.74/840.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.29

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