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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.78, 1,264.17 and 787.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.78, 1,264.17 and 787.30 is: 1,180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.78 : 1,264.17 = 787.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.78/1,264.17 = 787.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.78x = 1,264.17 × 787.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.78x = 995,281.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,281.04/842.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.95

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