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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.34, 1,266.52 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.34, 1,266.52 and 259.34 is: 389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.34 : 1,266.52 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.34/1,266.52 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.34x = 1,266.52 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.34x = 328,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,459.30/844.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.01

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