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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.09, 1,262.95 and 264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.09, 1,262.95 and 264.83 is: 397.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.09 : 1,262.95 = 264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.09/1,262.95 = 264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.09x = 1,262.95 × 264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.09x = 334,467.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,467.05/842.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.19

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