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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.93, 1,264.17 and 741.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.93, 1,264.17 and 741.33 is: 1,110.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.93 : 1,264.17 = 741.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.93/1,264.17 = 741.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.93x = 1,264.17 × 741.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.93x = 937,167.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,167.15/843.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.48

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