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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.94, 1,165.59 and 750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.94, 1,165.59 and 750.60 is: 1,037.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.94 : 1,165.59 = 750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.94/1,165.59 = 750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.94x = 1,165.59 × 750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.94x = 874,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,891.85/842.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.91

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