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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.60, 1,157.16 and 465.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.60, 1,157.16 and 465.55 is: 642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.60 : 1,157.16 = 465.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.60/1,157.16 = 465.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.60x = 1,157.16 × 465.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.60x = 538,714.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,714.69/838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.40

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