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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834, 1,151.13 and 484.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834, 1,151.13 and 484.89 is: 669.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834 : 1,151.13 = 484.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834/1,151.13 = 484.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834x = 1,151.13 × 484.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834x = 558,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,171.43/834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.27

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