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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.97, 1,269.02 and 261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.97, 1,269.02 and 261.01 is: 391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.97 : 1,269.02 = 261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.97/1,269.02 = 261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.97x = 1,269.02 × 261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.97x = 331,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,226.91/845.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.54

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