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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.34, 1,175.49 and 749.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.34, 1,175.49 and 749.04 is: 1,030.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.34 : 1,175.49 = 749.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.34/1,175.49 = 749.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.34x = 1,175.49 × 749.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.34x = 880,489.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,489.03/854.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.61

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