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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.92, 1,265.31 and 757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.92, 1,265.31 and 757.08 is: 1,133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.92 : 1,265.31 = 757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.92/1,265.31 = 757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.92x = 1,265.31 × 757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.92x = 957,940.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,940.89/844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.77

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