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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.96, 1,261 and 292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.96, 1,261 and 292.96 is: 439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.96 : 1,261 = 292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.96/1,261 = 292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.96x = 1,261 × 292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.96x = 369,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,422.56/840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.29

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