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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.54, 1,268.36 and 757.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.54, 1,268.36 and 757.77 is: 1,140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.54 : 1,268.36 = 757.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.54/1,268.36 = 757.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.54x = 1,268.36 × 757.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.54x = 961,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,126.94/842.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.75

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