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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.98, 1,157.88 and 489.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.98, 1,157.88 and 489.66 is: 675.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.98 : 1,157.88 = 489.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.98/1,157.88 = 489.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.98x = 1,157.88 × 489.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.98x = 566,967.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,967.52/838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.78

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