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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.09, 1,261.17 and 738.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.09, 1,261.17 and 738.29 is: 1,105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.09 : 1,261.17 = 738.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.09/1,261.17 = 738.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.09x = 1,261.17 × 738.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.09x = 931,112.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,112.35/842.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.72

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