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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.12, 1,278.78 and 747.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.12, 1,278.78 and 747.53 is: 1,125.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.12 : 1,278.78 = 747.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.12/1,278.78 = 747.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.12x = 1,278.78 × 747.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.12x = 955,920.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,920.02/849.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.78

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