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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.04, 1,264.37 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.04, 1,264.37 and 265.60 is: 398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.04 : 1,264.37 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.04/1,264.37 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.04x = 1,264.37 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.04x = 335,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,814.18/843.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.34

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