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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.93, 1,264.39 and 265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.93, 1,264.39 and 265.81 is: 398.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.93 : 1,264.39 = 265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.93/1,264.39 = 265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.93x = 1,264.39 × 265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.93x = 336,080.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,080.85/842.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.71

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