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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.57, 1,262.39 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.57, 1,262.39 and 264.49 is: 396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.57 : 1,262.39 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.57/1,262.39 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.57x = 1,262.39 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.57x = 333,883.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,883.22/841.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.74

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