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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.64, 1,257.28 and 656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.64, 1,257.28 and 656.40 is: 984.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.64 : 1,257.28 = 656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.64/1,257.28 = 656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.64x = 1,257.28 × 656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.64x = 825,278.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,278.59/838.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.07

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