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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.89, 1,264.27 and 265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.89, 1,264.27 and 265.77 is: 398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.89 : 1,264.27 = 265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.89/1,264.27 = 265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.89x = 1,264.27 × 265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.89x = 336,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,005.04/842.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.63

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