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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.83, 1,265.01 and 661.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.83, 1,265.01 and 661.36 is: 990.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.83 : 1,265.01 = 661.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.83/1,265.01 = 661.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.83x = 1,265.01 × 661.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.83x = 836,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,627.01/844.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.29

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