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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.60, 1,157.25 and 484.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.60, 1,157.25 and 484.57 is: 668.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.60 : 1,157.25 = 484.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.60/1,157.25 = 484.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.60x = 1,157.25 × 484.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.60x = 560,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,765.74/838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.69

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