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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.88, 1,260.05 and 746.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.88, 1,260.05 and 746.92 is: 1,115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.88 : 1,260.05 = 746.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.88/1,260.05 = 746.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.88x = 1,260.05 × 746.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.88x = 941,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,156.55/843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.27

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