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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.54, 1,163.27 and 753.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.54, 1,163.27 and 753.74 is: 1,040.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.54 : 1,163.27 = 753.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.54/1,163.27 = 753.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.54x = 1,163.27 × 753.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.54x = 876,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,799.36/842.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.66

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