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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.36, 1,155.63 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.36, 1,155.63 and 488.16 is: 673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.36 : 1,155.63 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.36/1,155.63 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.36x = 1,155.63 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.36x = 564,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,132.34/837.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.70

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