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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.96, 1,261.55 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.96, 1,261.55 and 293.07 is: 439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.96 : 1,261.55 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.96/1,261.55 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.96x = 1,261.55 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.96x = 369,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,722.46/840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.64

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