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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.69, 1,266.86 and 662.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.69, 1,266.86 and 662.23 is: 992.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.69 : 1,266.86 = 662.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.69/1,266.86 = 662.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.69x = 1,266.86 × 662.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.69x = 838,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,945.09/845.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.02

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