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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.65, 1,267.79 and 661.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.65, 1,267.79 and 661.59 is: 993.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.65 : 1,267.79 = 661.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.65/1,267.79 = 661.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.65x = 1,267.79 × 661.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.65x = 838,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,753.88/844.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.02

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