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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.66, 1,257.30 and 640.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.66, 1,257.30 and 640.82 is: 961.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.66 : 1,257.30 = 640.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.66/1,257.30 = 640.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.66x = 1,257.30 × 640.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.66x = 805,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,702.99/837.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.85

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