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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.04, 1,156.55 and 484.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.04, 1,156.55 and 484.03 is: 667.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.04 : 1,156.55 = 484.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.04/1,156.55 = 484.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.04x = 1,156.55 × 484.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.04x = 559,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,804.48/838.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.99

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