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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.09, 1,268.78 and 260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.09, 1,268.78 and 260.94 is: 391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.09 : 1,268.78 = 260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.09/1,268.78 = 260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.09x = 1,268.78 × 260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.09x = 331,074.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,074.15/846.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.30

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