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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.28, 1,263.16 and 660.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.28, 1,263.16 and 660.88 is: 992.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.28 : 1,263.16 = 660.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.28/1,263.16 = 660.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.28x = 1,263.16 × 660.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.28x = 834,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,797.18/841.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.29

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