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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.96, 1,264.62 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.96, 1,264.62 and 265.84 is: 398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.96 : 1,264.62 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.96/1,264.62 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.96x = 1,264.62 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.96x = 336,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,186.58/842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.82

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