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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.44, 1,263.14 and 659.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.44, 1,263.14 and 659.30 is: 987.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.44 : 1,263.14 = 659.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.44/1,263.14 = 659.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.44x = 1,263.14 × 659.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.44x = 832,784.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,784.91/843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.37

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