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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.98, 1,262.00 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.98, 1,262.00 and 321.03 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.98 : 1,262.00 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.98/1,262.00 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.98x = 1,262.00 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.98x = 405,142.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,142.41/840.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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