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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.60, 1,263.54 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.60, 1,263.54 and 265.16 is: 397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.60 : 1,263.54 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.60/1,263.54 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.60x = 1,263.54 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.60x = 335,040.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,040.27/842.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.63

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