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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.17, 1,264.80 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.17, 1,264.80 and 266 is: 399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.17 : 1,264.80 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.17/1,264.80 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.17x = 1,264.80 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.17x = 336,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,436.80/843.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.01

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