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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.85, 1,267.30 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.85, 1,267.30 and 259.88 is: 389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.85 : 1,267.30 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.85/1,267.30 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.85x = 1,267.30 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.85x = 329,338.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,338.45/844.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.82

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