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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.88, 1,263.02 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.88, 1,263.02 and 264.75 is: 397.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.88 : 1,263.02 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.88/1,263.02 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.88x = 1,263.02 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.88x = 334,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,383.22/841.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.19

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