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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.79, 1,265.84 and 258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.79, 1,265.84 and 258.78 is: 388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.79 : 1,265.84 = 258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.79/1,265.84 = 258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.79x = 1,265.84 × 258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.79x = 327,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,574.08/843.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.22

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