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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.46, 1,256.01 and 665.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.46, 1,256.01 and 665.42 is: 996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.46 : 1,256.01 = 665.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.46/1,256.01 = 665.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.46x = 1,256.01 × 665.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.46x = 835,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,774.17/838.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.80

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