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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.81, 1,268.72 and 260.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.81, 1,268.72 and 260.81 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.81 : 1,268.72 = 260.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.81/1,268.72 = 260.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.81x = 1,268.72 × 260.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.81x = 330,894.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,894.86/845.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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