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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.60, 1,156.80 and 489.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.60, 1,156.80 and 489.22 is: 674.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.60 : 1,156.80 = 489.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.60/1,156.80 = 489.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.60x = 1,156.80 × 489.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.60x = 565,929.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,929.70/838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.85

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