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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.76, 1,263.87 and 257.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.76, 1,263.87 and 257.54 is: 386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.76 : 1,263.87 = 257.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.76/1,263.87 = 257.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.76x = 1,263.87 × 257.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.76x = 325,490.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,490.76/842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.22

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