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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.98, 1,259.96 and 566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.98, 1,259.96 and 566.80 is: 849.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.98 : 1,259.96 = 566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.98/1,259.96 = 566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.98x = 1,259.96 × 566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.98x = 714,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,139.34/840.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.17

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