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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.33, 1,260.93 and 734.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.33, 1,260.93 and 734.33 is: 1,099.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.33 : 1,260.93 = 734.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.33/1,260.93 = 734.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.33x = 1,260.93 × 734.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.33x = 925,938.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,938.73/842.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.26

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