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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.22, 1,263.45 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.22, 1,263.45 and 265.14 is: 397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.22 : 1,263.45 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.22/1,263.45 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.22x = 1,263.45 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.22x = 334,991.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,991.13/842.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.75

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