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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.25, 1,269.59 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.25, 1,269.59 and 269.13 is: 403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.25 : 1,269.59 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.25/1,269.59 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.25x = 1,269.59 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.25x = 341,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,684.76/846.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.76

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