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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.22, 1,156.77 and 484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.22, 1,156.77 and 484.13 is: 668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.22 : 1,156.77 = 484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.22/1,156.77 = 484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.22x = 1,156.77 × 484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.22x = 560,021.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,021.28/838.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.11

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