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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.98, 1,259.15 and 634.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.98, 1,259.15 and 634.92 is: 950.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.98 : 1,259.15 = 634.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.98/1,259.15 = 634.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.98x = 1,259.15 × 634.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.98x = 799,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,456.34/840.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.63

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