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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.95, 1,157.77 and 465.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.95, 1,157.77 and 465.94 is: 643.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.95 : 1,157.77 = 465.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.95/1,157.77 = 465.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.95x = 1,157.77 × 465.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.95x = 539,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,449.02/838.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.00

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