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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.84, 1,253.84 and 662.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.84, 1,253.84 and 662.97 is: 992.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.84 : 1,253.84 = 662.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.84/1,253.84 = 662.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.84x = 1,253.84 × 662.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.84x = 831,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,254.99/837.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.14

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