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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.74, 1,263.96 and 669.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.74, 1,263.96 and 669.56 is: 1,006.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.74 : 1,263.96 = 669.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.74/1,263.96 = 669.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.74x = 1,263.96 × 669.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.74x = 846,290.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,290.74/840.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.61

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