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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.59, 1,263.90 and 265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.59, 1,263.90 and 265.47 is: 398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.59 : 1,263.90 = 265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.59/1,263.90 = 265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.59x = 1,263.90 × 265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.59x = 335,527.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,527.53/842.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.21

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