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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.02, 1,156.56 and 488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.02, 1,156.56 and 488.70 is: 674.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.02 : 1,156.56 = 488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.02/1,156.56 = 488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.02x = 1,156.56 × 488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.02x = 565,210.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,210.87/838.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.46

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