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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.68, 1,268.40 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.68, 1,268.40 and 268.56 is: 402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.68 : 1,268.40 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.68/1,268.40 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.68x = 1,268.40 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.68x = 340,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,641.50/845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.80

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