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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.89, 1,270.37 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.89, 1,270.37 and 261.84 is: 392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.89 : 1,270.37 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.89/1,270.37 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.89x = 1,270.37 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.89x = 332,631.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,631.37/846.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.77

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