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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.83, 1,265.75 and 266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.83, 1,265.75 and 266.75 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.83 : 1,265.75 = 266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.83/1,265.75 = 266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.83x = 1,265.75 × 266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.83x = 337,638.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,638.81/843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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