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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.86, 1,269.60 and 666.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.86, 1,269.60 and 666.18 is: 997.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.86 : 1,269.60 = 666.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.86/1,269.60 = 666.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.86x = 1,269.60 × 666.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.86x = 845,782.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,782.13/847.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.55

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