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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.21, 1,255.64 and 654.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.21, 1,255.64 and 654.74 is: 980.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.21 : 1,255.64 = 654.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.21/1,255.64 = 654.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.21x = 1,255.64 × 654.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.21x = 822,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,118.48/838.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.81

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