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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.06, 1,258.74 and 666.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.06, 1,258.74 and 666.45 is: 998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.06 : 1,258.74 = 666.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.06/1,258.74 = 666.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.06x = 1,258.74 × 666.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.06x = 838,887.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,887.27/840.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.60

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