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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.94, 1,261.12 and 321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.94, 1,261.12 and 321.09 is: 481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.94 : 1,261.12 = 321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.94/1,261.12 = 321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.94x = 1,261.12 × 321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.94x = 404,926.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,926.63/840.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.52

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