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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.82, 1,266.78 and 742.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.82, 1,266.78 and 742.02 is: 1,111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.82 : 1,266.78 = 742.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.82/1,266.78 = 742.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.82x = 1,266.78 × 742.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.82x = 939,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,976.10/845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.32

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