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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.70, 1,263.93 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.70, 1,263.93 and 265.50 is: 398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.70 : 1,263.93 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.70/1,263.93 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.70x = 1,263.93 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.70x = 335,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,573.42/842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.21

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