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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892, 1,236.66 and 842.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892, 1,236.66 and 842.79 is: 1,168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892 : 1,236.66 = 842.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892/1,236.66 = 842.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892x = 1,236.66 × 842.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892x = 1,042,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,244.68/892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.44

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