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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.36, 1,251.60 and 664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.36, 1,251.60 and 664 is: 994.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.36 : 1,251.60 = 664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.36/1,251.60 = 664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.36x = 1,251.60 × 664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.36x = 831,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,062.40/835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.86

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