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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.96, 1,260.82 and 511.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.96, 1,260.82 and 511.97 is: 767.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.96 : 1,260.82 = 511.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.96/1,260.82 = 511.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.96x = 1,260.82 × 511.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.96x = 645,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,502.02/840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.58

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