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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.59, 1,260.37 and 790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.59, 1,260.37 and 790.75 is: 1,182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.59 : 1,260.37 = 790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.59/1,260.37 = 790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.59x = 1,260.37 × 790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.59x = 996,637.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,637.58/842.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.83

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