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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.02, 1,259.99 and 657.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.02, 1,259.99 and 657.52 is: 985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.02 : 1,259.99 = 657.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.02/1,259.99 = 657.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.02x = 1,259.99 × 657.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.02x = 828,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,468.62/841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.08

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