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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.17, 1,155.48 and 488.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.17, 1,155.48 and 488.06 is: 673.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.17 : 1,155.48 = 488.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.17/1,155.48 = 488.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.17x = 1,155.48 × 488.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.17x = 563,943.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,943.57/837.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.63

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