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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.83, 1,261.37 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.83, 1,261.37 and 263.75 is: 395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.83 : 1,261.37 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.83/1,261.37 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.83x = 1,261.37 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.83x = 332,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,685.02/840.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.66

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