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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.61, 1,155.90 and 488.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.61, 1,155.90 and 488.36 is: 673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.61 : 1,155.90 = 488.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.61/1,155.90 = 488.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.61x = 1,155.90 × 488.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.61x = 564,501.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,501.30/837.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.94

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