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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.11, 1,156.52 and 488.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.11, 1,156.52 and 488.73 is: 674.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.11 : 1,156.52 = 488.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.11/1,156.52 = 488.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.11x = 1,156.52 × 488.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.11x = 565,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,223.58/838.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.40

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