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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.87, 1,273.39 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.87, 1,273.39 and 263.88 is: 395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.87 : 1,273.39 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.87/1,273.39 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.87x = 1,273.39 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.87x = 336,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,021.49/848.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.84

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