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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.46, 1,155.77 and 483.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.46, 1,155.77 and 483.45 is: 667.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.46 : 1,155.77 = 483.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.46/1,155.77 = 483.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.46x = 1,155.77 × 483.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.46x = 558,757.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,757.01/837.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.20

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