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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.73, 1,157.38 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.73, 1,157.38 and 484.76 is: 668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.73 : 1,157.38 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.73/1,157.38 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.73x = 1,157.38 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.73x = 561,053.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,053.21/838.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.93

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