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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.59, 1,155.94 and 488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.59, 1,155.94 and 488.30 is: 673.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.59 : 1,155.94 = 488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.59/1,155.94 = 488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.59x = 1,155.94 × 488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.59x = 564,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,438.50/837.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.89

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