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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.39, 1,155.43 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.39, 1,155.43 and 478.44 is: 660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.39 : 1,155.43 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.39/1,155.43 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.39x = 1,155.43 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.39x = 552,803.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,803.93/837.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.15

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