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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.82, 1,162.26 and 760.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.82, 1,162.26 and 760.78 is: 1,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.82 : 1,162.26 = 760.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.82/1,162.26 = 760.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.82x = 1,162.26 × 760.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.82x = 884,224.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,224.16/842.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.13

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