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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.96, 1,156.32 and 488.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.96, 1,156.32 and 488.67 is: 674.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.96 : 1,156.32 = 488.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.96/1,156.32 = 488.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.96x = 1,156.32 × 488.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.96x = 565,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,058.89/837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.33

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