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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.36, 1,266.33 and 661.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.36, 1,266.33 and 661.88 is: 991.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.36 : 1,266.33 = 661.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.36/1,266.33 = 661.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.36x = 1,266.33 × 661.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.36x = 838,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,158.50/845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.48

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