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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.36, 1,157.01 and 489.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.36, 1,157.01 and 489.16 is: 675.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.36 : 1,157.01 = 489.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.36/1,157.01 = 489.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.36x = 1,157.01 × 489.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.36x = 565,963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,963.01/838.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.08

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