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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.68, 1,269.30 and 663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.68, 1,269.30 and 663.52 is: 994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.68 : 1,269.30 = 663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.68/1,269.30 = 663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.68x = 1,269.30 × 663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.68x = 842,205.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,205.94/846.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.72

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