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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.65, 1,273.06 and 263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.65, 1,273.06 and 263.66 is: 395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.65 : 1,273.06 = 263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.65/1,273.06 = 263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.65x = 1,273.06 × 263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.65x = 335,655.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,655.00/848.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.52

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