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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.42, 1,266.80 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.42, 1,266.80 and 259.38 is: 389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.42 : 1,266.80 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.42/1,266.80 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.42x = 1,266.80 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.42x = 328,581.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,581.29/844.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.12

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