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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.17, 1,263.47 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.17, 1,263.47 and 265.04 is: 397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.17 : 1,263.47 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.17/1,263.47 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.17x = 1,263.47 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.17x = 334,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,871.92/842.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.63

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