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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.83, 1,263.51 and 660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.83, 1,263.51 and 660.36 is: 988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.83 : 1,263.51 = 660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.83/1,263.51 = 660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.83x = 1,263.51 × 660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.83x = 834,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,371.46/843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.80

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