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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.30, 1,269.34 and 663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.30, 1,269.34 and 663.88 is: 998.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.30 : 1,269.34 = 663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.30/1,269.34 = 663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.30x = 1,269.34 × 663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.30x = 842,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,689.44/844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.09

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