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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.91, 1,261.46 and 407.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.91, 1,261.46 and 407.75 is: 611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.91 : 1,261.46 = 407.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.91/1,261.46 = 407.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.91x = 1,261.46 × 407.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.91x = 514,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,360.32/840.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.67

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