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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.36, 1,261.94 and 807.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.36, 1,261.94 and 807.17 is: 1,209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.36 : 1,261.94 = 807.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.36/1,261.94 = 807.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.36x = 1,261.94 × 807.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.36x = 1,018,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,589.76/842.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.22

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