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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.67, 1,263.89 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.67, 1,263.89 and 265.53 is: 398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.67 : 1,263.89 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.67/1,263.89 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.67x = 1,263.89 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.67x = 335,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,599.38/842.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.26

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