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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.06, 1,267.43 and 662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.06, 1,267.43 and 662.60 is: 992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.06 : 1,267.43 = 662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.06/1,267.43 = 662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.06x = 1,267.43 × 662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.06x = 839,789.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,789.47/846.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.59

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