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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.90, 1,264.48 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.90, 1,264.48 and 265.64 is: 398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.90 : 1,264.48 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.90/1,264.48 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.90x = 1,264.48 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.90x = 335,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,896.47/842.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.50

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