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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.77, 1,157.52 and 465.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.77, 1,157.52 and 465.75 is: 642.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.77 : 1,157.52 = 465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.77/1,157.52 = 465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.77x = 1,157.52 × 465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.77x = 539,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,114.94/838.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.74

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