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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.94, 1,264.44 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.94, 1,264.44 and 265.86 is: 398.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.94 : 1,264.44 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.94/1,264.44 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.94x = 1,264.44 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.94x = 336,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,164.02/842.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.80

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