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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.65, 1,157.16 and 489.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.65, 1,157.16 and 489.15 is: 674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.65 : 1,157.16 = 489.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.65/1,157.16 = 489.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.65x = 1,157.16 × 489.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.65x = 566,024.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,024.81/838.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.92

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