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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.61, 1,262.48 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.61, 1,262.48 and 264.48 is: 396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.61 : 1,262.48 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.61/1,262.48 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.61x = 1,262.48 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.61x = 333,899.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,899.39/841.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.74

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