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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.28, 1,256.28 and 794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.28, 1,256.28 and 794.76 is: 1,185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.28 : 1,256.28 = 794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.28/1,256.28 = 794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.28x = 1,256.28 × 794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.28x = 998,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,441.09/842.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.40

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