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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.64, 1,261.12 and 740.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.64, 1,261.12 and 740.70 is: 1,115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.64 : 1,261.12 = 740.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.64/1,261.12 = 740.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.64x = 1,261.12 × 740.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.64x = 934,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,111.58/837.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.17

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