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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.85, 1,263.57 and 661.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.85, 1,263.57 and 661.05 is: 991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.85 : 1,263.57 = 661.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.85/1,263.57 = 661.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.85x = 1,263.57 × 661.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.85x = 835,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,282.95/842.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.02

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