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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.02, 1,276.18 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.02, 1,276.18 and 265.82 is: 398.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.02 : 1,276.18 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.02/1,276.18 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.02x = 1,276.18 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.02x = 339,232.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,232.84/851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.62

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