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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.42, 1,265.61 and 795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.42, 1,265.61 and 795.80 is: 1,195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.42 : 1,265.61 = 795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.42/1,265.61 = 795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.42x = 1,265.61 × 795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.42x = 1,007,178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,178.59/842.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.57

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