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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.34, 1,260.62 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.34, 1,260.62 and 263.26 is: 394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.34 : 1,260.62 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.34/1,260.62 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.34x = 1,260.62 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.34x = 331,870.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,870.82/840.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.92

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