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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.73, 1,265.76 and 258.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.73, 1,265.76 and 258.77 is: 388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.73 : 1,265.76 = 258.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.73/1,265.76 = 258.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.73x = 1,265.76 × 258.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.73x = 327,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,543.88/843.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.21

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