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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.82, 1,268.93 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.82, 1,268.93 and 268.70 is: 403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.82 : 1,268.93 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.82/1,268.93 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.82x = 1,268.93 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.82x = 340,953.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,953.80/845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.10

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