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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.99, 1,156.50 and 488.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.99, 1,156.50 and 488.67 is: 674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.99 : 1,156.50 = 488.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.99/1,156.50 = 488.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.99x = 1,156.50 × 488.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.99x = 565,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,146.86/837.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.41

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