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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.71, 1,156.11 and 488.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.71, 1,156.11 and 488.42 is: 674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.71 : 1,156.11 = 488.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.71/1,156.11 = 488.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.71x = 1,156.11 × 488.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.71x = 564,667.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,667.25/837.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.06

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