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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.07, 1,267.59 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.07, 1,267.59 and 267.95 is: 401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.07 : 1,267.59 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.07/1,267.59 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.07x = 1,267.59 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.07x = 339,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,644.40/845.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.91

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