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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.68, 1,256.40 and 745.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.68, 1,256.40 and 745.56 is: 1,112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.68 : 1,256.40 = 745.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.68/1,256.40 = 745.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.68x = 1,256.40 × 745.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.68x = 936,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,721.58/841.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.92

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