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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.83, 1,156.32 and 483.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.83, 1,156.32 and 483.69 is: 667.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.83 : 1,156.32 = 483.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.83/1,156.32 = 483.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.83x = 1,156.32 × 483.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.83x = 559,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,300.42/837.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.56

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