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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.87, 1,268.54 and 268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.87, 1,268.54 and 268.61 is: 402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.87 : 1,268.54 = 268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.87/1,268.54 = 268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.87x = 1,268.54 × 268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.87x = 340,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,748.50/845.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.84

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