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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.80, 1,157.49 and 465.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.80, 1,157.49 and 465.75 is: 642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.80 : 1,157.49 = 465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.80/1,157.49 = 465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.80x = 1,157.49 × 465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.80x = 539,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,100.97/838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.71

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