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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.37, 1,262.10 and 773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.37, 1,262.10 and 773.72 is: 1,160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.37 : 1,262.10 = 773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.37/1,262.10 = 773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.37x = 1,262.10 × 773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.37x = 976,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,512.01/841.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.62

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