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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.61, 1,267.07 and 259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.61, 1,267.07 and 259.60 is: 389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.61 : 1,267.07 = 259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.61/1,267.07 = 259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.61x = 1,267.07 × 259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.61x = 328,931.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,931.37/844.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.45

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