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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.94, 1,264.47 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.94, 1,264.47 and 257.99 is: 387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.94 : 1,264.47 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.94/1,264.47 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.94x = 1,264.47 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.94x = 326,214.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,214.29/842.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.00

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