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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.81, 1,266.81 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.81, 1,266.81 and 259.66 is: 389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.81 : 1,266.81 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.81/1,266.81 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.81x = 1,266.81 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.81x = 328,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,939.88/844.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.37

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