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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.84, 1,157.10 and 770.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.84, 1,157.10 and 770.94 is: 1,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.84 : 1,157.10 = 770.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.84/1,157.10 = 770.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.84x = 1,157.10 × 770.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.84x = 892,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,054.67/840.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.91

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