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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.60, 1,262.40 and 666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.60, 1,262.40 and 666.10 is: 999.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.60 : 1,262.40 = 666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.60/1,262.40 = 666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.60x = 1,262.40 × 666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.60x = 840,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,884.64/841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.15

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