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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.34, 1,266.75 and 661.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.34, 1,266.75 and 661.92 is: 991.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.34 : 1,266.75 = 661.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.34/1,266.75 = 661.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.34x = 1,266.75 × 661.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.34x = 838,487.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,487.16/845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.89

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