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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.96, 1,156.50 and 488.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.96, 1,156.50 and 488.66 is: 674.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.96 : 1,156.50 = 488.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.96/1,156.50 = 488.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.96x = 1,156.50 × 488.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.96x = 565,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,135.29/837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.42

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