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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.67, 1,258.80 and 656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.67, 1,258.80 and 656.52 is: 984.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.67 : 1,258.80 = 656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.67/1,258.80 = 656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.67x = 1,258.80 × 656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.67x = 826,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,427.38/839.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.23

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