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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.84, 1,157.74 and 489.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.84, 1,157.74 and 489.46 is: 675.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.84 : 1,157.74 = 489.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.84/1,157.74 = 489.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.84x = 1,157.74 × 489.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.84x = 566,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,667.42/838.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.54

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