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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.84, 1,264.50 and 660.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.84, 1,264.50 and 660.42 is: 989.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.84 : 1,264.50 = 660.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.84/1,264.50 = 660.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.84x = 1,264.50 × 660.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.84x = 835,101.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,101.09/843.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.64

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