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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.36, 1,269.84 and 663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.36, 1,269.84 and 663.92 is: 994.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.36 : 1,269.84 = 663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.36/1,269.84 = 663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.36x = 1,269.84 × 663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.36x = 843,072.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,072.17/847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.94

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