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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.99, 1,261.14 and 495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.99, 1,261.14 and 495.02 is: 742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.99 : 1,261.14 = 495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.99/1,261.14 = 495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.99x = 1,261.14 × 495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.99x = 624,283.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,283.22/840.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.32

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