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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.75, 1,268.69 and 268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.75, 1,268.69 and 268.63 is: 402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.75 : 1,268.69 = 268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.75/1,268.69 = 268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.75x = 1,268.69 × 268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.75x = 340,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,808.19/845.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.97

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