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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.67, 1,263.30 and 659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.67, 1,263.30 and 659.52 is: 988.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.67 : 1,263.30 = 659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.67/1,263.30 = 659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.67x = 1,263.30 × 659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.67x = 833,171.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,171.62/842.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.73

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