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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.50, 1,268.06 and 663.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.50, 1,268.06 and 663.03 is: 993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.50 : 1,268.06 = 663.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.50/1,268.06 = 663.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.50x = 1,268.06 × 663.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.50x = 840,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,758.51/846.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.22

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