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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.96, 1,256.76 and 665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.96, 1,256.76 and 665.92 is: 997.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.96 : 1,256.76 = 665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.96/1,256.76 = 665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.96x = 1,256.76 × 665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.96x = 836,901.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,901.62/838.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.55

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