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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.85, 1,266.91 and 785.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.85, 1,266.91 and 785.75 is: 1,181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.85 : 1,266.91 = 785.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.85/1,266.91 = 785.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.85x = 1,266.91 × 785.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.85x = 995,466.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,466.23/842.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.07

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