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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.66, 1,262.54 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.66, 1,262.54 and 264.53 is: 396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.66 : 1,262.54 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.66/1,262.54 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.66x = 1,262.54 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.66x = 333,979.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,979.96/841.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.81

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