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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.33, 1,279.88 and 659.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.33, 1,279.88 and 659.66 is: 988.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.33 : 1,279.88 = 659.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.33/1,279.88 = 659.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.33x = 1,279.88 × 659.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.33x = 844,282.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,282.34/854.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.24

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