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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.65, 1,254.93 and 785.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.65, 1,254.93 and 785.57 is: 1,172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.65 : 1,254.93 = 785.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.65/1,254.93 = 785.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.65x = 1,254.93 × 785.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.65x = 985,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,826.14/840.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.70

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