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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.08, 1,262.96 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.08, 1,262.96 and 264.96 is: 397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.08 : 1,262.96 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.08/1,262.96 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.08x = 1,262.96 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.08x = 334,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,633.88/842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.39

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