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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.44, 1,260.84 and 769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.44, 1,260.84 and 769.44 is: 1,151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.44 : 1,260.84 = 769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.44/1,260.84 = 769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.44x = 1,260.84 × 769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.44x = 970,140.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,140.73/842.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.58

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