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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.79, 1,157.48 and 465.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.79, 1,157.48 and 465.77 is: 642.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.79 : 1,157.48 = 465.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.79/1,157.48 = 465.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.79x = 1,157.48 × 465.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.79x = 539,111.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,111.34/838.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.73

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