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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.61, 1,265.57 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.61, 1,265.57 and 258.60 is: 387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.61 : 1,265.57 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.61/1,265.57 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.61x = 1,265.57 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.61x = 327,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,275.11/843.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.95

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