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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.79, 1,261.57 and 771.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.79, 1,261.57 and 771.02 is: 1,154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.79 : 1,261.57 = 771.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.79/1,261.57 = 771.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.79x = 1,261.57 × 771.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.79x = 972,695.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,695.70/842.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.14

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