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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.54, 1,157.28 and 489.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.54, 1,157.28 and 489.22 is: 675.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.54 : 1,157.28 = 489.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.54/1,157.28 = 489.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.54x = 1,157.28 × 489.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.54x = 566,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,164.52/838.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.18

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