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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842, 1,262.96 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842, 1,262.96 and 264.80 is: 397.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842 : 1,262.96 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842/1,262.96 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842x = 1,262.96 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842x = 334,431.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,431.81/842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.19

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