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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.35, 1,157.02 and 489.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.35, 1,157.02 and 489.03 is: 674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.35 : 1,157.02 = 489.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.35/1,157.02 = 489.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.35x = 1,157.02 × 489.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.35x = 565,817.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,817.49/838.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.92

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