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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.87, 1,261.11 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.87, 1,261.11 and 263.75 is: 395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.87 : 1,261.11 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.87/1,261.11 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.87x = 1,261.11 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.87x = 332,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,617.76/840.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.56

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