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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.94, 1,262.39 and 658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.94, 1,262.39 and 658.80 is: 986.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.94 : 1,262.39 = 658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.94/1,262.39 = 658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.94x = 1,262.39 × 658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.94x = 831,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,659.24/842.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.62

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