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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.92, 1,261.68 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.92, 1,261.68 and 320.96 is: 481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.92 : 1,261.68 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.92/1,261.68 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.92x = 1,261.68 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.92x = 404,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,948.81/840.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.55

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