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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.92, 1,262.68 and 740.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.92, 1,262.68 and 740.32 is: 1,108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.92 : 1,262.68 = 740.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.92/1,262.68 = 740.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.92x = 1,262.68 × 740.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.92x = 934,787.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,787.26/842.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.99

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