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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.79, 1,264 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.79, 1,264 and 265.35 is: 397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.79 : 1,264 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.79/1,264 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.79x = 1,264 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.79x = 335,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,402.40/842.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.97

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