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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.34, 1,156.65 and 488.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.34, 1,156.65 and 488.78 is: 674.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.34 : 1,156.65 = 488.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.34/1,156.65 = 488.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.34x = 1,156.65 × 488.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.34x = 565,347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,347.39/838.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.37

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