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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.63, 1,268.49 and 261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.63, 1,268.49 and 261.03 is: 391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.63 : 1,268.49 = 261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.63/1,268.49 = 261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.63x = 1,268.49 × 261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.63x = 331,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,115.83/845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.56

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