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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.14, 1,162.37 and 759.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.14, 1,162.37 and 759.10 is: 1,047.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.14 : 1,162.37 = 759.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.14/1,162.37 = 759.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.14x = 1,162.37 × 759.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.14x = 882,355.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,355.07/842.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.75

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