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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842, 1,264.20 and 661.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842, 1,264.20 and 661.36 is: 992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842 : 1,264.20 = 661.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842/1,264.20 = 661.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842x = 1,264.20 × 661.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842x = 836,091.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,091.31/842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.98

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