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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.74, 1,266.17 and 747.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.74, 1,266.17 and 747.50 is: 1,120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.74 : 1,266.17 = 747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.74/1,266.17 = 747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.74x = 1,266.17 × 747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.74x = 946,452.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,452.01/844.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.41

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