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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.11, 1,267.67 and 260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.11, 1,267.67 and 260.11 is: 390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.11 : 1,267.67 = 260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.11/1,267.67 = 260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.11x = 1,267.67 × 260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.11x = 329,735.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,735.88/845.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.17

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