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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.25, 1,266.21 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.25, 1,266.21 and 660 is: 992.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.25 : 1,266.21 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.25/1,266.21 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.25x = 1,266.21 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.25x = 835,698.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,698.60/842.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.22

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