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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.14, 1,257.21 and 664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.14, 1,257.21 and 664.62 is: 996.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.14 : 1,257.21 = 664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.14/1,257.21 = 664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.14x = 1,257.21 × 664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.14x = 835,566.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,566.91/838.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.93

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