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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.93, 1,157.61 and 465.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.93, 1,157.61 and 465.85 is: 642.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.93 : 1,157.61 = 465.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.93/1,157.61 = 465.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.93x = 1,157.61 × 465.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.93x = 539,272.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,272.62/838.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.81

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