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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.66, 1,265.23 and 258.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.66, 1,265.23 and 258.61 is: 387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.66 : 1,265.23 = 258.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.66/1,265.23 = 258.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.66x = 1,265.23 × 258.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.66x = 327,201.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,201.13/843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.84

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