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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.73, 1,268.60 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.73, 1,268.60 and 268.56 is: 402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.73 : 1,268.60 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.73/1,268.60 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.73x = 1,268.60 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.73x = 340,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,693.87/845.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.84

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