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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.36, 1,264.44 and 660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.36, 1,264.44 and 660.56 is: 988.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.36 : 1,264.44 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.36/1,264.44 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.36x = 1,264.44 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.36x = 835,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,238.49/845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.03

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