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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.23, 1,266.51 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.23, 1,266.51 and 259.20 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.23 : 1,266.51 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.23/1,266.51 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.23x = 1,266.51 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.23x = 328,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,279.39/844.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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