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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.84, 1,268.58 and 268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.84, 1,268.58 and 268.58 is: 402.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.84 : 1,268.58 = 268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.84/1,268.58 = 268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.84x = 1,268.58 × 268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.84x = 340,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,715.22/845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.81

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