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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.15, 1,264.93 and 266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.15, 1,264.93 and 266.03 is: 399.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.15 : 1,264.93 = 266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.15/1,264.93 = 266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.15x = 1,264.93 × 266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.15x = 336,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,508.08/843.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.11

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