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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.14, 1,156.59 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.14, 1,156.59 and 465.12 is: 641.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.14 : 1,156.59 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.14/1,156.59 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.14x = 1,156.59 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.14x = 537,953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,953.14/838.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.84

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