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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.68, 1,156.02 and 488.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.68, 1,156.02 and 488.48 is: 674.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.68 : 1,156.02 = 488.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.68/1,156.02 = 488.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.68x = 1,156.02 × 488.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.68x = 564,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,692.65/837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.11

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