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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.05, 1,257 and 657.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.05, 1,257 and 657.63 is: 986.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.05 : 1,257 = 657.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.05/1,257 = 657.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.05x = 1,257 × 657.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.05x = 826,640.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,640.91/838.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.39

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