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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.63, 1,261.98 and 753.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.63, 1,261.98 and 753.36 is: 1,124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.63 : 1,261.98 = 753.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.63/1,261.98 = 753.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.63x = 1,261.98 × 753.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.63x = 950,725.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,725.25/845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.29

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