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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.35, 1,263.87 and 660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.35, 1,263.87 and 660.80 is: 990.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.35 : 1,263.87 = 660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.35/1,263.87 = 660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.35x = 1,263.87 × 660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.35x = 835,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,158.98/843.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.29

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