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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.78, 1,270.38 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.78, 1,270.38 and 261.75 is: 392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.78 : 1,270.38 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.78/1,270.38 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.78x = 1,270.38 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.78x = 332,521.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,521.97/846.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.69

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