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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.86, 1,256.33 and 665.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.86, 1,256.33 and 665.63 is: 998.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.86 : 1,256.33 = 665.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.86/1,256.33 = 665.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.86x = 1,256.33 × 665.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.86x = 836,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,250.94/837.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.08

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