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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.96, 1,254.56 and 655.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.96, 1,254.56 and 655.38 is: 978.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.96 : 1,254.56 = 655.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.96/1,254.56 = 655.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.96x = 1,254.56 × 655.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.96x = 822,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,213.53/839.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.87

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