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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.12, 1,264.67 and 266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.12, 1,264.67 and 266.00 is: 398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.12 : 1,264.67 = 266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.12/1,264.67 = 266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.12x = 1,264.67 × 266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.12x = 336,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,397.06/843.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.99

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