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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.79, 1,268.55 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.79, 1,268.55 and 268.53 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.79 : 1,268.55 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.79/1,268.55 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.79x = 1,268.55 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.79x = 340,643.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,643.73/845.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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