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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.82, 1,264.43 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.82, 1,264.43 and 265.70 is: 398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.82 : 1,264.43 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.82/1,264.43 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.82x = 1,264.43 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.82x = 335,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,951.40/842.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.60

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