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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.17, 1,156.61 and 483.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.17, 1,156.61 and 483.93 is: 667.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.17 : 1,156.61 = 483.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.17/1,156.61 = 483.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.17x = 1,156.61 × 483.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.17x = 559,718.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,718.28/838.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.79

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