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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.92, 1,262.76 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.92, 1,262.76 and 264.78 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.92 : 1,262.76 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.92/1,262.76 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.92x = 1,262.76 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.92x = 334,353.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,353.59/841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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