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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.93, 1,260.32 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.93, 1,260.32 and 354.12 is: 530.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.93 : 1,260.32 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.93/1,260.32 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.93x = 1,260.32 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.93x = 446,302.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,302.75/840.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.73

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