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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.69, 1,268.35 and 663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.69, 1,268.35 and 663.23 is: 993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.69 : 1,268.35 = 663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.69/1,268.35 = 663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.69x = 1,268.35 × 663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.69x = 841,207.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,207.77/846.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.53

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