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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.69, 1,157.46 and 489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.69, 1,157.46 and 489.44 is: 675.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.69 : 1,157.46 = 489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.69/1,157.46 = 489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.69x = 1,157.46 × 489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.69x = 566,508.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,508.28/838.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.47

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