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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.09, 1,156.53 and 465.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.09, 1,156.53 and 465.09 is: 641.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.09 : 1,156.53 = 465.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.09/1,156.53 = 465.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.09x = 1,156.53 × 465.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.09x = 537,890.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,890.54/838.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.81

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