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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.98, 1,255.26 and 653.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.98, 1,255.26 and 653.92 is: 980.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.98 : 1,255.26 = 653.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.98/1,255.26 = 653.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.98x = 1,255.26 × 653.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.98x = 820,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,833.34/836.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.71

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