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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.79, 1,269.94 and 269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.79, 1,269.94 and 269.59 is: 404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.79 : 1,269.94 = 269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.79/1,269.94 = 269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.79x = 1,269.94 × 269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.79x = 342,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,363.12/846.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.31

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