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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.91, 1,261.68 and 379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.91, 1,261.68 and 379.03 is: 568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.91 : 1,261.68 = 379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.91/1,261.68 = 379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.91x = 1,261.68 × 379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.91x = 478,214.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,214.57/840.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.69

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