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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.81, 1,265.51 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.81, 1,265.51 and 258.66 is: 387.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.81 : 1,265.51 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.81/1,265.51 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.81x = 1,265.51 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.81x = 327,336.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,336.82/843.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.93

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