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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.94, 1,261.37 and 255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.94, 1,261.37 and 255.92 is: 383.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.94 : 1,261.37 = 255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.94/1,261.37 = 255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.94x = 1,261.37 × 255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.94x = 322,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,804.14/840.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.86

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