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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.44, 1,156.86 and 489.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.44, 1,156.86 and 489.06 is: 674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.44 : 1,156.86 = 489.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.44/1,156.86 = 489.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.44x = 1,156.86 × 489.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.44x = 565,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,773.95/838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.79

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