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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.32, 1,155.70 and 488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.32, 1,155.70 and 488.20 is: 673.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.32 : 1,155.70 = 488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.32/1,155.70 = 488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.32x = 1,155.70 × 488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.32x = 564,212.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,212.74/837.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.83

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