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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.74, 1,266.93 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.74, 1,266.93 and 259.74 is: 389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.74 : 1,266.93 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.74/1,266.93 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.74x = 1,266.93 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.74x = 329,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,072.40/844.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.55

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