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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.34, 1,257.58 and 665.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.34, 1,257.58 and 665.47 is: 995.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.34 : 1,257.58 = 665.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.34/1,257.58 = 665.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.34x = 1,257.58 × 665.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.34x = 836,881.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,881.76/840.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.88

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