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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.88, 1,162.52 and 748.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.88, 1,162.52 and 748.45 is: 1,032.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.88 : 1,162.52 = 748.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.88/1,162.52 = 748.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.88x = 1,162.52 × 748.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.88x = 870,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,081.45/842.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.27

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