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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.68, 1,263.17 and 754.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.68, 1,263.17 and 754.34 is: 1,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.68 : 1,263.17 = 754.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.68/1,263.17 = 754.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.68x = 1,263.17 × 754.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.68x = 952,849.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,849.57/846.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.40

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