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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.73, 1,258.34 and 665.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.73, 1,258.34 and 665.47 is: 998.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.73 : 1,258.34 = 665.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.73/1,258.34 = 665.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.73x = 1,258.34 × 665.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.73x = 837,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,387.52/838.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.40

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