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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.97, 1,261.59 and 321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.97, 1,261.59 and 321.13 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.97 : 1,261.59 = 321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.97/1,261.59 = 321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.97x = 1,261.59 × 321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.97x = 405,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,134.40/840.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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