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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.70, 1,269.86 and 664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.70, 1,269.86 and 664.22 is: 995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.70 : 1,269.86 = 664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.70/1,269.86 = 664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.70x = 1,269.86 × 664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.70x = 843,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,466.41/847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.01

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