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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.02, 1,264.49 and 660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.02, 1,264.49 and 660.52 is: 989.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.02 : 1,264.49 = 660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.02/1,264.49 = 660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.02x = 1,264.49 × 660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.02x = 835,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,220.93/844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.57

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