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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.84, 1,156.29 and 488.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.84, 1,156.29 and 488.55 is: 674.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.84 : 1,156.29 = 488.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.84/1,156.29 = 488.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.84x = 1,156.29 × 488.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.84x = 564,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,897.26/837.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.23

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