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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.31, 1,261.54 and 743.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.31, 1,261.54 and 743.77 is: 1,113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.31 : 1,261.54 = 743.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.31/1,261.54 = 743.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.31x = 1,261.54 × 743.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.31x = 938,289.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,289.57/842.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.95

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