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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.84, 1,157.58 and 465.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.84, 1,157.58 and 465.82 is: 642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.84 : 1,157.58 = 465.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.84/1,157.58 = 465.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.84x = 1,157.58 × 465.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.84x = 539,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,225.36/838.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.82

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