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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.59, 1,155.87 and 488.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.59, 1,155.87 and 488.27 is: 673.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.59 : 1,155.87 = 488.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.59/1,155.87 = 488.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.59x = 1,155.87 × 488.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.59x = 564,379.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,379.53/837.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.82

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