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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.85, 1,268.80 and 260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.85, 1,268.80 and 260.88 is: 391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.85 : 1,268.80 = 260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.85/1,268.80 = 260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.85x = 1,268.80 × 260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.85x = 331,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,004.54/845.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.33

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