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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.78, 1,155.72 and 488.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.78, 1,155.72 and 488.25 is: 673.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.78 : 1,155.72 = 488.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.78/1,155.72 = 488.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.78x = 1,155.72 × 488.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.78x = 564,280.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,280.29/837.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.54

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