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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.76, 1,157.48 and 489.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.76, 1,157.48 and 489.46 is: 675.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.76 : 1,157.48 = 489.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.76/1,157.48 = 489.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.76x = 1,157.48 × 489.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.76x = 566,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,540.16/838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.45

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