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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.46, 1,266.75 and 259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.46, 1,266.75 and 259.40 is: 389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.46 : 1,266.75 = 259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.46/1,266.75 = 259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.46x = 1,266.75 × 259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.46x = 328,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,598.12/844.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.12

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