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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.56, 1,156.96 and 489.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.56, 1,156.96 and 489.18 is: 674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.56 : 1,156.96 = 489.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.56/1,156.96 = 489.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.56x = 1,156.96 × 489.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.56x = 565,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,961.69/838.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.92

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