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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.91, 1,261.21 and 378.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.91, 1,261.21 and 378.61 is: 567.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.91 : 1,261.21 = 378.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.91/1,261.21 = 378.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.91x = 1,261.21 × 378.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.91x = 477,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,506.72/840.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.85

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