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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.31, 1,155.80 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.31, 1,155.80 and 488 is: 673.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.31 : 1,155.80 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.31/1,155.80 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.31x = 1,155.80 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.31x = 564,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,030.40/837.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.62

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