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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.90, 1,261.42 and 430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.90, 1,261.42 and 430.38 is: 645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.90 : 1,261.42 = 430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.90/1,261.42 = 430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.90x = 1,261.42 × 430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.90x = 542,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,889.94/840.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.61

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