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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.22, 1,263.57 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.22, 1,263.57 and 265.26 is: 397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.22 : 1,263.57 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.22/1,263.57 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.22x = 1,263.57 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.22x = 335,174.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,174.58/842.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.97

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