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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.90, 1,267.65 and 663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.90, 1,267.65 and 663.30 is: 992.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.90 : 1,267.65 = 663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.90/1,267.65 = 663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.90x = 1,267.65 × 663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.90x = 840,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,832.25/846.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.84

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