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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.79, 1,273.37 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.79, 1,273.37 and 263.79 is: 395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.79 : 1,273.37 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.79/1,273.37 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.79x = 1,273.37 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.79x = 335,900.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,900.95/848.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.74

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