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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.03, 1,264.77 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.03, 1,264.77 and 258.03 is: 387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.03 : 1,264.77 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.03/1,264.77 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.03x = 1,264.77 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.03x = 326,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,348.60/843.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.11

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