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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.02, 1,262.99 and 659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.02, 1,262.99 and 659.52 is: 988.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.02 : 1,262.99 = 659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.02/1,262.99 = 659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.02x = 1,262.99 × 659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.02x = 832,967.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,967.16/843.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.08

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