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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.91, 1,273.38 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.91, 1,273.38 and 263.93 is: 395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.91 : 1,273.38 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.91/1,273.38 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.91x = 1,273.38 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.91x = 336,076.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,076.57/848.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.89

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