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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912, 1,256.88 and 842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912, 1,256.88 and 842.40 is: 1,160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912 : 1,256.88 = 842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912/1,256.88 = 842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912x = 1,256.88 × 842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912x = 1,058,795.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,795.71/912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.96

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