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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.98, 1,157.67 and 465.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.98, 1,157.67 and 465.93 is: 642.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.98 : 1,157.67 = 465.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.98/1,157.67 = 465.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.98x = 1,157.67 × 465.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.98x = 539,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,388.62/838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.91

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