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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.96, 1,256.60 and 642.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.96, 1,256.60 and 642.20 is: 959.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.96 : 1,256.60 = 642.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.96/1,256.60 = 642.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.96x = 1,256.60 × 642.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.96x = 806,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,983.84/840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.60

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