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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.99, 1,261.30 and 320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.99, 1,261.30 and 320.82 is: 481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.99 : 1,261.30 = 320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.99/1,261.30 = 320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.99x = 1,261.30 × 320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.99x = 404,650.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,650.27/840.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.16

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