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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.99, 1,260.55 and 634.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.99, 1,260.55 and 634.89 is: 951.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.99 : 1,260.55 = 634.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.99/1,260.55 = 634.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.99x = 1,260.55 × 634.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.99x = 800,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,310.59/840.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.63

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