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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.92, 1,261.92 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.92, 1,261.92 and 354.38 is: 531.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.92 : 1,261.92 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.92/1,261.92 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.92x = 1,261.92 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.92x = 447,199.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,199.21/840.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.80

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