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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.74, 1,161.33 and 701.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.74, 1,161.33 and 701.31 is: 968.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.74 : 1,161.33 = 701.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.74/1,161.33 = 701.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.74x = 1,161.33 × 701.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.74x = 814,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,452.34/840.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.74

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