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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.04, 1,270.62 and 759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.04, 1,270.62 and 759.27 is: 1,143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.04 : 1,270.62 = 759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.04/1,270.62 = 759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.04x = 1,270.62 × 759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.04x = 964,743.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,743.65/844.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.01

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