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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.08, 1,156.65 and 488.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.08, 1,156.65 and 488.77 is: 674.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.08 : 1,156.65 = 488.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.08/1,156.65 = 488.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.08x = 1,156.65 × 488.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.08x = 565,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,331.10/838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.56

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