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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.52, 1,155.54 and 488.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.52, 1,155.54 and 488.14 is: 673.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.52 : 1,155.54 = 488.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.52/1,155.54 = 488.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.52x = 1,155.54 × 488.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.52x = 564,065.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,065.30/837.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.49

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