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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.97, 1,262.96 and 264.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.97, 1,262.96 and 264.85 is: 397.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.97 : 1,262.96 = 264.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.97/1,262.96 = 264.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.97x = 1,262.96 × 264.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.97x = 334,488.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,488.64/841.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.27

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