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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.87, 1,262.25 and 597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.87, 1,262.25 and 597.60 is: 897.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.87 : 1,262.25 = 597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.87/1,262.25 = 597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.87x = 1,262.25 × 597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.87x = 754,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,320.60/840.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.07

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