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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.96, 1,156.34 and 483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.96, 1,156.34 and 483.88 is: 667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.96 : 1,156.34 = 483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.96/1,156.34 = 483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.96x = 1,156.34 × 483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.96x = 559,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,529.80/837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.73

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