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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.06, 1,261.64 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.06, 1,261.64 and 263.98 is: 395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.06 : 1,261.64 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.06/1,261.64 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.06x = 1,261.64 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.06x = 333,050.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,050.55/841.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.99

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