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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.12, 1,156.65 and 465.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.12, 1,156.65 and 465.15 is: 641.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.12 : 1,156.65 = 465.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.12/1,156.65 = 465.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.12x = 1,156.65 × 465.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.12x = 538,015.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,015.75/838.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.93

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