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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.83, 1,269.77 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.83, 1,269.77 and 261.66 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.83 : 1,269.77 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.83/1,269.77 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.83x = 1,269.77 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.83x = 332,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,251.85/846.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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