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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.96, 1,264.53 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.96, 1,264.53 and 265.79 is: 398.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.96 : 1,264.53 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.96/1,264.53 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.96x = 1,264.53 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.96x = 336,099.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,099.43/842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.71

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