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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.15, 1,264.72 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.15, 1,264.72 and 266.07 is: 399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.15 : 1,264.72 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.15/1,264.72 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.15x = 1,264.72 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.15x = 336,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,496.40/843.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.10

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