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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.34, 1,248.72 and 744.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.34, 1,248.72 and 744.10 is: 1,109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.34 : 1,248.72 = 744.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.34/1,248.72 = 744.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.34x = 1,248.72 × 744.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.34x = 929,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,172.55/837.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.67

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