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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.58, 1,263.70 and 660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.58, 1,263.70 and 660.12 is: 988.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.58 : 1,263.70 = 660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.58/1,263.70 = 660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.58x = 1,263.70 × 660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.58x = 834,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,189.73/843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.87

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