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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.10, 1,269.24 and 663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.10, 1,269.24 and 663.16 is: 994.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.10 : 1,269.24 = 663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.10/1,269.24 = 663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.10x = 1,269.24 × 663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.10x = 841,709.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,709.20/846.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.81

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