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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.92, 1,260.90 and 608.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.92, 1,260.90 and 608.99 is: 913.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.92 : 1,260.90 = 608.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.92/1,260.90 = 608.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.92x = 1,260.90 × 608.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.92x = 767,869.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,869.19/840.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.14

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