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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.60, 1,261.98 and 658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.60, 1,261.98 and 658.62 is: 988.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.60 : 1,261.98 = 658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.60/1,261.98 = 658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.60x = 1,261.98 × 658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.60x = 831,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,165.27/840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.78

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