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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.92, 1,264.33 and 265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.92, 1,264.33 and 265.75 is: 398.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.92 : 1,264.33 = 265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.92/1,264.33 = 265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.92x = 1,264.33 × 265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.92x = 335,995.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,995.70/842.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.61

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