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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.75, 1,157.52 and 489.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.75, 1,157.52 and 489.55 is: 675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.75 : 1,157.52 = 489.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.75/1,157.52 = 489.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.75x = 1,157.52 × 489.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.75x = 566,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,663.92/838.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.61

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