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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.33, 1,262.76 and 659.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.33, 1,262.76 and 659.86 is: 988.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.33 : 1,262.76 = 659.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.33/1,262.76 = 659.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.33x = 1,262.76 × 659.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.33x = 833,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,244.81/843.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.04

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