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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.89, 1,261.34 and 293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.89, 1,261.34 and 293.08 is: 439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.89 : 1,261.34 = 293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.89/1,261.34 = 293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.89x = 1,261.34 × 293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.89x = 369,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,673.53/840.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.62

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