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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.88, 1,154.19 and 745.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.88, 1,154.19 and 745.54 is: 1,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.88 : 1,154.19 = 745.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.88/1,154.19 = 745.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.88x = 1,154.19 × 745.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.88x = 860,494.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,494.81/840.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.33

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