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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.87, 1,267.85 and 748.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.87, 1,267.85 and 748.62 is: 1,122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.87 : 1,267.85 = 748.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.87/1,267.85 = 748.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.87x = 1,267.85 × 748.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.87x = 949,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,139.74/845.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.09

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