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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.82, 1,261.50 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.82, 1,261.50 and 263.74 is: 395.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.82 : 1,261.50 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.82/1,261.50 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.82x = 1,261.50 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.82x = 332,708.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,708.01/840.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.69

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