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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.06, 1,156.32 and 488.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.06, 1,156.32 and 488.68 is: 674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.06 : 1,156.32 = 488.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.06/1,156.32 = 488.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.06x = 1,156.32 × 488.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.06x = 565,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,070.46/838.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.26

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