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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.24, 1,156.92 and 465.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.24, 1,156.92 and 465.35 is: 642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.24 : 1,156.92 = 465.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.24/1,156.92 = 465.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.24x = 1,156.92 × 465.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.24x = 538,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,365.19/838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.25

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