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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.94, 1,251.96 and 661.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.94, 1,251.96 and 661.43 is: 990.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.94 : 1,251.96 = 661.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.94/1,251.96 = 661.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.94x = 1,251.96 × 661.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.94x = 828,077.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,077.64/835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.60

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