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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.61, 1,255.95 and 665.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.61, 1,255.95 and 665.38 is: 997.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.61 : 1,255.95 = 665.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.61/1,255.95 = 665.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.61x = 1,255.95 × 665.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.61x = 835,684.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,684.01/837.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.70

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