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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.06, 1,249.71 and 660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.06, 1,249.71 and 660.48 is: 989.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.06 : 1,249.71 = 660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.06/1,249.71 = 660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.06x = 1,249.71 × 660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.06x = 825,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,408.46/834.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.63

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