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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.98, 1,256.76 and 654.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.98, 1,256.76 and 654.92 is: 982.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.98 : 1,256.76 = 654.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.98/1,256.76 = 654.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.98x = 1,256.76 × 654.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.98x = 823,077.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,077.26/837.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.22

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