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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.76, 1,264.28 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.76, 1,264.28 and 265.76 is: 398.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.76 : 1,264.28 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.76/1,264.28 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.76x = 1,264.28 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.76x = 335,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,995.05/842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.68

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