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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.20, 1,269.24 and 261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.20, 1,269.24 and 261.17 is: 391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.20 : 1,269.24 = 261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.20/1,269.24 = 261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.20x = 1,269.24 × 261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.20x = 331,481.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,481.06/846.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.73

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