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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.88, 1,270.40 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.88, 1,270.40 and 269.92 is: 404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.88 : 1,270.40 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.88/1,270.40 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.88x = 1,270.40 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.88x = 342,906.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,906.37/846.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.91

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