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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.84, 1,264.08 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.84, 1,264.08 and 265.58 is: 398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.84 : 1,264.08 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.84/1,264.08 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.84x = 1,264.08 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.84x = 335,714.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,714.37/842.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.31

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