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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.81, 1,274.36 and 763.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.81, 1,274.36 and 763.64 is: 1,150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.81 : 1,274.36 = 763.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.81/1,274.36 = 763.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.81x = 1,274.36 × 763.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.81x = 973,145.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,145.07/845.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.55

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