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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.40, 1,260.90 and 658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.40, 1,260.90 and 658.80 is: 986.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.40 : 1,260.90 = 658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.40/1,260.90 = 658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.40x = 1,260.90 × 658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.40x = 830,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,680.92/842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.09

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