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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.88, 1,161.30 and 749.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.88, 1,161.30 and 749.26 is: 1,034.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.88 : 1,161.30 = 749.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.88/1,161.30 = 749.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.88x = 1,161.30 × 749.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.88x = 870,115.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,115.64/840.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.77

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