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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.97, 1,261.55 and 293.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.97, 1,261.55 and 293.03 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.97 : 1,261.55 = 293.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.97/1,261.55 = 293.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.97x = 1,261.55 × 293.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.97x = 369,672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,672.00/840.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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