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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.89, 1,265.99 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.89, 1,265.99 and 266.63 is: 399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.89 : 1,265.99 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.89/1,265.99 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.89x = 1,265.99 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.89x = 337,543.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,543.25/843.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.99

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