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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.91, 1,266.06 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.91, 1,266.06 and 266.78 is: 400.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.91 : 1,266.06 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.91/1,266.06 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.91x = 1,266.06 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.91x = 337,759.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,759.49/843.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.23

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