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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.80, 1,256.40 and 655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.80, 1,256.40 and 655.20 is: 981.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.80 : 1,256.40 = 655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.80/1,256.40 = 655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.80x = 1,256.40 × 655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.80x = 823,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,193.28/838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.39

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