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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.13, 1,267.68 and 260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.13, 1,267.68 and 260.09 is: 390.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.13 : 1,267.68 = 260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.13/1,267.68 = 260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.13x = 1,267.68 × 260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.13x = 329,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,717.41/845.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.14

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