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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.69, 1,157.43 and 465.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.69, 1,157.43 and 465.71 is: 642.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.69 : 1,157.43 = 465.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.69/1,157.43 = 465.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.69x = 1,157.43 × 465.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.69x = 539,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,021.70/838.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.69

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