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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.69, 1,156.24 and 488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.69, 1,156.24 and 488.44 is: 674.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.69 : 1,156.24 = 488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.69/1,156.24 = 488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.69x = 1,156.24 × 488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.69x = 564,753.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,753.87/837.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.18

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