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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.92, 1,261.80 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.92, 1,261.80 and 402.66 is: 604.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.92 : 1,261.80 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.92/1,261.80 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.92x = 1,261.80 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.92x = 508,076.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,076.39/840.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.19

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