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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.98, 1,258.73 and 665.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.98, 1,258.73 and 665.73 is: 998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.98 : 1,258.73 = 665.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.98/1,258.73 = 665.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.98x = 1,258.73 × 665.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.98x = 837,970.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,970.99/838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.80

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