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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.26, 1,156.79 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.26, 1,156.79 and 465.24 is: 642.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.26 : 1,156.79 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.26/1,156.79 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.26x = 1,156.79 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.26x = 538,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,182.65/838.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.02

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