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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.82, 1,156.35 and 488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.82, 1,156.35 and 488.44 is: 674.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.82 : 1,156.35 = 488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.82/1,156.35 = 488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.82x = 1,156.35 × 488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.82x = 564,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,807.59/837.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.14

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