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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.88, 1,155.16 and 487.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.88, 1,155.16 and 487.86 is: 673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.88 : 1,155.16 = 487.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.88/1,155.16 = 487.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.88x = 1,155.16 × 487.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.88x = 563,556.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,556.36/836.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.40

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