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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.60, 1,262.04 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.60, 1,262.04 and 264.52 is: 396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.60 : 1,262.04 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.60/1,262.04 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.60x = 1,262.04 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.60x = 333,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,834.82/841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.67

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