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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.53, 1,269.91 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.53, 1,269.91 and 261.58 is: 392.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.53 : 1,269.91 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.53/1,269.91 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.53x = 1,269.91 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.53x = 332,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,183.06/846.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.41

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