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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.51, 1,155.50 and 488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.51, 1,155.50 and 488.07 is: 673.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.51 : 1,155.50 = 488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.51/1,155.50 = 488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.51x = 1,155.50 × 488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.51x = 563,960.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,960.33/837.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.38

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