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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.88, 1,152.82 and 744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.88, 1,152.82 and 744.54 is: 1,021.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.88 : 1,152.82 = 744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.88/1,152.82 = 744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.88x = 1,152.82 × 744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.88x = 858,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,320.60/839.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.96

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