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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.88, 1,264.38 and 265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.88, 1,264.38 and 265.75 is: 398.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.88 : 1,264.38 = 265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.88/1,264.38 = 265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.88x = 1,264.38 × 265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.88x = 336,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,008.99/842.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.64

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