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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.17, 1,156.73 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.17, 1,156.73 and 484.16 is: 668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.17 : 1,156.73 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.17/1,156.73 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.17x = 1,156.73 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.17x = 560,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,036.92/838.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.17

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