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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.03, 1,267.72 and 260.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.03, 1,267.72 and 260.03 is: 390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.03 : 1,267.72 = 260.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.03/1,267.72 = 260.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.03x = 1,267.72 × 260.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.03x = 329,647.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,647.75/845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.10

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