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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.05, 1,257.08 and 655.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.05, 1,257.08 and 655.59 is: 983.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.05 : 1,257.08 = 655.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.05/1,257.08 = 655.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.05x = 1,257.08 × 655.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.05x = 824,130.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,130.51/838.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.40

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