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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.30, 1,256.43 and 654.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.30, 1,256.43 and 654.18 is: 981.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.30 : 1,256.43 = 654.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.30/1,256.43 = 654.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.30x = 1,256.43 × 654.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.30x = 821,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,931.38/837.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.65

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