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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.04, 1,156.56 and 488.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.04, 1,156.56 and 488.66 is: 674.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.04 : 1,156.56 = 488.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.04/1,156.56 = 488.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.04x = 1,156.56 × 488.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.04x = 565,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,164.61/838.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.39

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