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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.80, 1,157.69 and 465.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.80, 1,157.69 and 465.90 is: 643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.80 : 1,157.69 = 465.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.80/1,157.69 = 465.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.80x = 1,157.69 × 465.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.80x = 539,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,365.44/838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.02

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