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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.69, 1,265.58 and 258.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.69, 1,265.58 and 258.71 is: 388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.69 : 1,265.58 = 258.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.69/1,265.58 = 258.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.69x = 1,265.58 × 258.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.69x = 327,411.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,411.87/843.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.07

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