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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.68, 1,256.93 and 645.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.68, 1,256.93 and 645.36 is: 967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.68 : 1,256.93 = 645.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.68/1,256.93 = 645.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.68x = 1,256.93 × 645.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.68x = 811,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,172.34/838.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.20

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