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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.92, 1,260.07 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.92, 1,260.07 and 262.84 is: 394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.92 : 1,260.07 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.92/1,260.07 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.92x = 1,260.07 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.92x = 331,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,196.80/839.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.32

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