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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.83, 1,156.34 and 488.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.83, 1,156.34 and 488.69 is: 674.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.83 : 1,156.34 = 488.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.83/1,156.34 = 488.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.83x = 1,156.34 × 488.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.83x = 565,087.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,087.23/837.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.47

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