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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.50, 1,266.58 and 259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.50, 1,266.58 and 259.40 is: 389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.50 : 1,266.58 = 259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.50/1,266.58 = 259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.50x = 1,266.58 × 259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.50x = 328,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,550.85/844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.05

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